A simple quantitative and qualitative microbiological screening test for bacteriuria. Issue 6 (November 1969)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mackay-Scollay, E. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 22:Issue 6(1969)
• Page Start: 651
• Page End: 653
• Publication Date: 1969-11
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.22.6.651
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : A simple, accurate screening test for significant bacteriuria is described. It entails brief contact of a freshly voided specimen of urine with the surface of a solid culture medium lining the wall of a transparent disposable plastic container, incubating it at 37°C for 24 hours, and counting colonies developing on a proscribed surface area. The method obviates errors due to contaminants, affords a limited species differentiation of the causative organisms, and provides a ready means of obtaining a direct sensitivity test on the responsible bacteria.