Which of the following laboratory results would support a diagnosis of urinary tract infection? A midstream urine containing

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Presence of both leukocytes and a significantly high bacterial count of 10⁸ per litre supports a diagnosis of urinary tract infection. The presence of only epithelial cells or red blood cells may indicate other conditions such as renal calculi or bladder cancer. A bacterial count of 10² per litre is considered normal flora, and leukocytes without a significantly increased bacterial count may indicate other conditions such as inflammation or irritation of the urinary tract.

Which of the Following Laboratory Results Would Support a Diagnosis