Detection of Bacteriuria by Automated Methods

1 August 1984

journal article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Laboratory Medicine

Vol. 15 (8) , 539-543
https://doi.org/10.1093/labmed/15.8.539

Abstract

Seven automated bacteriuria screening methods are currently available for clinical use. Three are based on the principle of photometry: the Autobac System^a, the AutoMicrobic System^b, and the MS-2^c. Three utilize bioluminescence: the Lumac^d, Monolight 2001^e, and Turner Luminometer^f. One method is based on colorimetry and filtration: Bac-T-Screen^g. Detection times for these systems range from two minutes to nine hours. This article reviews these systems with regard to sensitivity, predictive value, detection time, and cost.

Keywords

COLORIMETRY
AUTOMATED BACTERIURIA
BIOLUMINESCENCE
SEVEN AUTOMATED
METHODS SEVEN
BACTERIURIA SCREENING
AUTOMATED METHODS
DETECTION TIME
SCREENING METHODS

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