title: Simplified technique for detection of significant bacteriuria by microscopic examination of urine.
abstract: A comparative study of microscopic examination of 10 microl (simplified loop technique) and 50 microl (traditional drop technique) of uncentrifuged Gram-stained urine specimens for detection of significant bacteriuria was carried out. The results demonstrated that the 10-microl loop technique can be used as an alternative to the 50-microl drop technique for presumptive diagnosis of urinary-tract infection in bacteriological practice, with the advantages of greater rapidity and ease of performance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Analyses, State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil. deres@cybertelecom.com.br
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cardoso
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Muraro
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Siqueira
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Guilhermetti
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005840:Gentian Violet; D006801:Humans; D010619:Phenazines; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: C035863:Gram's stain; D010619:Phenazines; D005840:Gentian Violet