UTI Flashcards
1
Q
What does a dipstick test for?
A
Nitrites and leukocyte esterase
2
Q
Why are nitrites tested for?
What is nitrite presence in urine dependant on?
What 2 organisms dont produce nitrites but commonly cause UTI?
A
Nitrates -> nitrites gram -ve bacteria - E. Coli
Nitrates in diet
Incubation time in bladder
Staph saprophyticus and enterococcus
3
Q
What cells release leukocyte esterase?
What does its presence in urine indicate?
A
Neutrophils and macrophages
Pyuria
