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Urine Nitrite
Nitrite is not normally found in urine. Certain bacteria convert nitrate into nitrite, so a positive dipstick result can be a sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection.
What It Measures
This part of the dipstick checks for nitrite produced by bacteria. A positive result, especially together with leukocytes, raises the likelihood of a urinary tract infection that your GP may want to confirm with a urine culture.
Lifestyle Tips
Staying well hydrated helps flush the urinary tract. A first-morning urine sample gives bacteria time to produce nitrite, which makes the test more reliable.