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White cell count and diagnosing Urinary tract infection

Report By: Sashi Kommu - SHO Urology/ General Surgery
Search checked by Robert Williams - SpR Accident and Emergency
Institution: The Royal Oldham hospital
Date Submitted: 21st February 2002
Last Modified: 21st February 2002
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [ patients with Urinary tract infections ] does [ a single white cell count ] aid [ in diagnosis ]