title: Significance of urinary immunoglobulins in tests for antibody-coated bacteria.
abstract: The relationship between urinary immunoglobulin levels and coating of a panel of bacteria by these immunoglobulins has been investigated. The results indicate that elevated urinary immunoglobulin levels are a distinct hazard in interpreting tests for antibody-coated bacteria as indicating upper or lower urinary tract infections.
mesh_terms: D000919:Antibody-Coated Bacteria Test, Urinary; D001419:Bacteria / Q000276:immunology; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000652:urine*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins