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Is colony count necessary?

L L Keeler

    Urology
    |November 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    A negative Gram stain of spun urinary sediment effectively rules out urinary infection, negating the need for further testing. However, a positive Gram stain requires treatment due to high sensitivity, despite potential false positives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, necessitating accurate diagnostic methods.
    • Gram stain of spun urinary sediment is a rapid diagnostic tool for UTIs.
    • Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of Gram stain is crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the diagnostic performance of Gram stain of spun urinary sediment in detecting significant bacteriuria.
    • To determine the clinical utility of Gram stain in guiding UTI diagnosis and treatment decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective evaluation of Gram stain results against urine culture and colony counts.
    • Analysis of sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the Gram stain test.

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  • Correlation of Gram stain findings with clinical signs of urinary infection.

    • Main Results:

    • A negative Gram stain demonstrated high negative predictive value, effectively ruling out significant bacteriuria.
    • A positive Gram stain showed high sensitivity but low specificity, indicating frequent false positives.
    • Positive Gram stain results, irrespective of colony count, were associated with bacteriuria and warranted treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Gram stain of spun urinary sediment is a valuable tool for excluding UTIs when negative.
    • Positive Gram stains necessitate further investigation or empirical treatment due to high sensitivity.
    • The test aids in optimizing the use of urine culture and sensitivity testing.