A prospective study comparing contamination rates between a novel mid-stream urine collection device (Peezy) and a standard method in renal patients.
Author(s): Collier S, Matjiu F, Jones G, Harber M, Hopkins S
Publication: J Clin Pathol, 2014, Vol. 67, Page 139-42
PubMed ID: 23986555 PubMed Review Paper? No
Purpose of Paper
This paper investigated the effects of using Peezy devices versus traditional collection in sterile jugs on cellular and bacterial contamination of urine specimens from female post-kidney transplant patients.
Conclusion of Paper
After switching to Peezy devices for urine collection, specimens contained significantly more white blood cells (WBCs) and epithelial cells than prior to the switch, when urine was collected in sterile jugs.
Studies
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Study Purpose
This study investigated the effects of using Peezy devices versus traditional collection in sterile jugs on cellular and bacterial contamination of urine specimens from female post-kidney transplant patients. Contamination levels in 420 mid-stream urine specimens from female patients collected into Peezy devices were compared to 424 mid-stream urine specimens collected in sterile jugs. Urine specimens were analyzed by light microscopy and culture.
Summary of Findings:
Specimens collected in Peezy devices had more WBC and epithelial cells per mm3 (P<0.001 and P=0.008, respectively) and a trend toward more mixed growth cultures (9.3% versus 5.6%, P=0.1).
Biospecimens
Preservative Types
- None (Fresh)
Diagnoses:
- Other diagnoses
Platform:
Analyte Technology Platform Cell count/volume Light microscopy Pre-analytical Factors:
Classification Pre-analytical Factor Value(s) Biospecimen Acquisition Method of fluid acquisition Voided urine (spot collection)
Different urine collection procedures compared