Rapid screening of urine for bacteria and cells by using a catalase reagent.
AUTOR(ES)
Berger, S A
RESUMO
Five hundred urine samples were tested for cells and bacteria by using a commercial dipstick, a catalase screening device, standard culturing, and chamber counts. The sensitivities of the catalase test were 83% for all samples and 97.6% for specimens containing significant numbers of leukocytes and bacteria. The catalase screening test is simple to perform and should prove useful for the detection of urinary tract infections.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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