OBJECTIVE: This article discusses UTI PCR testing, as well as a possible role in clinical practice.
METHODS: Published literature was reviewed and summarized.
RESULTS: Management of rUTI and cUTI is complex, and providers should have all diagnostics available to facilitate providing optimal care. Urine PCR testing faces reimbursement issues despite fulfilling clinical indication parameters as described by insurance companies.
CONCLUSIONS: The role of UTI PCR testing remains unclear. Reimbursement issues have led to underuse and limited real-world outcomes reinforcing benefit.
CONCLUSIONS: This study proposes an algorithm for PCR testing among women with rUTI and cUTI.
目的:本文讨论UTIPCR检测,以及在临床实践中可能的作用。
方法:对已发表的文献进行综述和总结。
结果:rUTI和cUTI的管理很复杂,和提供者应提供所有诊断,以促进提供最佳护理。尽管符合保险公司描述的临床适应症参数,但尿液PCR测试仍面临报销问题。
结论:UTIPCR检测的作用尚不清楚。偿还问题导致使用不足和现实世界结果有限,从而增强了收益。
结论:本研究提出了一种对rUTI和cUTI女性进行PCR检测的算法。