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<p>The phrase global or gold standard test is sometimes used to refer to dipstick
strip, which are available in home kits, and urine culture tests for urinary tract
infection (UTI). The way in which laboratories determine if a UTI is present involves
screening tests to look for human cells/blood/protein in the urine, which can be done
by machines or using dipsticks, followed by culturing urine to determine if UTI pathogens
are present and in sufficient numbers. This second stage process relies on bacterial
media/culture techniques and is usually not a specific ‘kit’. If a pathogen is present
then the third stage is to determine the antibiotic susceptibility profile of the
bacteria.</p><p> </p><p>Guidance on identification and treatment of UTI has been published
for different age groups and clinical settings. The National Institute for Health
and Care Excellence have published guidance for under 16s at the following link:</p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg54" target="_blank">https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg54</a></p>
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