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Molecular Urinary Tract Infection Overview

The molecular UTI panel rapidly identifies bacterial pathogens and any applicable antibiotic resistance.

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Test Basics:

  • UTI samples are collected via urine cup.
  • Provides an accurate diagnosis with bacterial load and antibiotic resistance in 24-48 hours.
  • Patients who may benefit from molecular UTI testing include: 
    • Diabetics
    • The elderly
    • Long term care patients
    • Controlled substance patients
    • Chronic pain care patients
    • Immunosuppressed patients 

Pathogens Detected:

Bacteria:

  • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Enterobacter aerogenes
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Enterococcus faecium
  • Escherichia coli
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Morganella morganii
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Proteus spp
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus
  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Streptococcus pyogenes


Fungi:

  • Candida albicans
  • Candida glabrata

Antibiotic Resistance Detected:

  • Carbapenemase Class A
  • Carbapenemase Class B
  • Carbapenemase Class D
  • Extended Spectrum beta Lactamase
  • Methicillin
  • Vancomycin

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