A urinary tract infection would likely be indicated in a urinalysis by ________ in the urine.

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The presence of nitrites or white blood cells in the urine would indicate a urinary tract infection. Nitrites are produced by bacteria in the urine and the presence of white blood cells indicates inflammation and immune response to an infection. Glucose in the urine may indicate diabetes, an absence of sediment is normal, an abnormally low specific gravity may indicate kidney dysfunction, and the presence of ketones may indicate uncontrolled diabetes or starvation.

A Urinary Tract Infection Would Likely Be Indicated in a Urinalysis