Identifying bacteria in human urine: current practice and the potential for rapid, near-patient diagnosis by sensing volatile organic compounds.
Clin Chem Lab Med
; 39(10): 893-906, 2001 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11758602
ABSTRACT
Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents a significant burden for the National Health Service. Extensive research has been directed towards rapid detection of UTI in the last thirty years. A wide range of microbiological and chemical techniques are now available to identify and quantify bacteria in urine. However, there is a clear and present need for near, rapid, sensitive, reliable analytical methods, preferably with low-running costs, that could allow early detection of UTI and other diseases in urine. Here we review the "state of the art" of current practice for the detection of bacteria in urine and describe the advantages of the recent "e-nose" technology as a potential tool for rapid, near-patient diagnosis of UTI, by sensing volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Organic Chemicals
/
Bacteriuria
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Chem Lab Med
Journal subject:
QUIMICA CLINICA
/
TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido