UTI Panel

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections. UTIs can be challenging, not only because of the significant number of infections, but also because the diagnosis is not always straightforward. UTIs can also have a similar clinical presentation with other diseases. It can be asymptomatic or present with atypical signs and symptoms, hence it is very important for physicians to distinguish UTIs from other diseases and know the causative agent for the proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Most common signs and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections（UTI）：

UTIs affect several parts of the urinary tract with the bladder being the most common. When left untreated, UTIs can lead to serious complications, including kidney damage.

The following are the most common symptoms:

Pain or burning while urinating
Frequent urination
Pressure or cramping in the groin or lower abdomen
Lower back pain or pain in the side of your back
Cloudy or strong smelling urine

Pacgenomics’ UTI Panel Pathogen Testing

PacGenomicsuses molecular techniques to provide comprehensive detection of the most common urinary pathogens.

Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Proteus mirabilis
Enterococcus faecalis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Trichomonas vaginalis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea
Ureaplasma urealyticum

Specimen Requirements

Urine
- First morning/First void urine sample
- Sample collected mid-stream, clean catch

Genital Swab
- Cervical swab, cervical-vaginal swab, vaginal swab

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