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Office bacteriology

G J Pazin, A Wolinsky, W S Lee

    American Family Physician
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Office laboratory cultures for urine, throat, and genitalia are common outpatient procedures. These tests efficiently detect urinary tract infections, Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical microbiology
    • Outpatient diagnostics

    Background:

    • Urine, throat, and genital cultures represent 90% of outpatient laboratory tests.
    • Common infections include urinary tract infections (UTIs), Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of in-office laboratory testing for common outpatient cultures.
    • To emphasize the ease of diagnosing prevalent infections in a primary care setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Performing cultures for urine, throat, and genital samples.
    • Utilizing office laboratory capabilities for rapid analysis.

    Main Results:

    • In-office testing allows for easy, quick, and accurate diagnosis of UTIs, GABHS, and N. gonorrhoeae.
    • The diagnostic process is also inexpensive.

    Conclusions:

    • Office laboratories provide a valuable resource for timely and economical diagnosis of common outpatient infections.
    • Minimal investment in space and equipment is required for these essential diagnostic services.

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