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Molecular DiagnosticsAvailable
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Panel
Our advanced PCR-based UTI panel rapidly identifies the bacterial pathogens responsible for urinary tract infections, along with key antibiotic resistance markers. This enables healthcare providers to prescribe targeted antibiotic therapy from day one, improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance.
24-48 hours
Clinical Indications
Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections, including complicated UTIs, recurrent UTIs, and catheter-associated infections. Especially valuable when traditional culture methods are too slow or when antibiotic resistance is suspected.
Targets Detected
This panel detects the following pathogens and markers:
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Klebsiella oxytoca
Proteus mirabilis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Candida albicans
Candida glabrata
CTX-M (ESBL resistance marker)
KPC (Carbapenemase resistance marker)
vanA/vanB (Vancomycin resistance markers)
Specimen Requirements
- Specimen Type
- Clean-catch midstream urine or catheterized urine specimen
- Volume Required
- 3 mL minimum
- Container
- Sterile urine cup or urine transport tube
- Transport Conditions
- Refrigerate and transport within 24 hours
- Specimen Stability
- Stable at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours
Patient Preparation
No special preparation required. First morning specimen is preferred but not required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Test Information
- Turnaround
- 24-48 hours
- Category
- molecular
- Status
- Available
CPT Codes
877988764187481875008764087653