The tool was associated with an almost 50% decrease in urine culture testing. A computerized clinical decision support tool implemented as a diagnostic stewardship intervention led to an ...

A new multi-institutional study led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Saudi Ministry of ...

A urine culture uses a sample of urine that medical professionals observe for bacterial growth over a few days. Doctors usually use these tests to identify specific types of bacteria and tailor ...

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The presence of nitrites and/or leukocyte esterase in urine has good overall sensitivity (46–100%) and specificity (42–98%) for culture-proven urinary tract infection. Empiric treatment in ...

Proteinuria is the presence of too much protein in the urine. It is typically a sign of kidney disease, often in people diagnosed with diabetes, but also can occur with pregnancy, lupus, and other ...

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If you've noticed mucus in urine during a trip to the bathroom, we explain what might be causing it and when it's time to see a doctor. When you think of mucus, your mind likely jumps to the stuffy ...

If your doctor tests your urine and finds too many leukocytes, it could be a sign of infection. Leukocytes are white blood cells created in the bone marrow and found in your blood and tissue.

In a draft early value assessment, NICE notes that UTIs are currently diagnosed using a combination of dipstick tests and urine culture testing, although dipstick tests may miss UTIs and are not ...

Small amounts of protein can appear in your urine and be OK. Above a certain level, however, may indicate proteinuria, which can be a red flag for kidney disease. Proteins are among the most ...