Guido Schmiemann

Rapid point-of-care testing for urinary tract infections: diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact

Background The PA-100 AST system (Sysmex®) is a point-of-care test (POCT) that tests for bacteria in urine samples using a fixed threshold and performs antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) within 45 minutes. Aim To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and perceived clinical uti...