Journal article
Chlamydia trachomatis Testing Sensitivity in Midstream Compared With First-Void Urine Specimens
Abstract
PURPOSE: Traditionally first-void urine specimens are used to test for Chlamydia trachomatis. In contrast, midstream urine specimens are traditionally recommended for microscopy and culture of presumptive bacterial urinary tract infections. The ability to test for both C trachomatis and urinary tract infection on a single midstream urine specimen would greatly aid clinical practice, as an urinary tract infection is an extremely common complaint …
Authors
Mangin D; Murdoch D; Wells JE; Coughlan E; Bagshaw S; Corwin P; Chambers S; Toop L
Journal
The Annals of Family Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 50–53
Publisher
Annals of Family Medicine
Publication Date
January 1, 2012
DOI
10.1370/afm.1323
ISSN
1544-1709