URINARY TRACT INFECTION PANEL

Overview

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, with significant implications for morbidity, antibiotic resistance, and healthcare costs. The UTI PCR Panel developed by PreCheckHealth Services utilizes high-throughput molecular diagnostics to detect pathogens and resistance genes with high sensitivity and rapid turnaround. This test offers improved accuracy over traditional culture methods, enabling earlier diagnosis, better antibiotic stewardship, and personalized patient care.

Who Benefits from UTI PCR Testing?

This test is ideal for:
- Patients with symptoms suggestive of a UTI: dysuria, urgency, hematuria
- Individuals with recurrent or chronic UTIs
- Immunocompromised or elderly patients
- Patients with catheter-associated UTIs
- Individuals who have failed empirical antibiotic therapy
- Pediatric or geriatric populations where fast diagnosis is essential

Panel Content and Functional Coverage

The UTI PCR Panel includes:

Fungal Pathogens:
- Candida krusei
- Candida species (albicans, glabrata, parapsilosis, tropicalis)

Bacterial Pathogens:
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Citrobacter freundii
- Enterobacter cloacae complex
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterococcus faecium
- Klebsiella (enterobacter) aerogenes
- Klebsiella oxytoca
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Morganella morganii
- Proteus species (mirabilis, vulgaris)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Ureaplasma urealyticum

Antibiotic Resistance Genes:
- ampC (beta-lactamase gene)
- erm(A) (erythromycin resistance methylase)
- mecA (methicillin resistance)
- qnrB (quinolone resistance)
- vanA, vanB, vanC (vancomycin resistance genes)

Technical Specifications

Panel Type - Multiplex  Real-Time PCR

Specimen Type - Urine

Pathogens  Detected - Bacteria,  fungi, and resistance genes (49 total targets)

Turnaround  Time - 24 hours  from sample receipt

Technology  Platform - High-sensitivity  PCR with validated primer sets

Reporting  Standards - Clinically  actionable interpretation; includes resistance gene detection

Test Methodology

The Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) PCR Panel uses multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technology to detect microbial DNAwith high specificity and sensitivity. Pathogen-specific primers and probes amplify targeted regions of bacterial and fungal genomes. Resistance gene detection is included to help guide antibiotic selection.

All PCR reactions are performed under validated laboratory protocols. Quality control includes both internal and external controls, and reports are generated with interpretation relevant to the patient's clinical presentation.

This panel is particularly useful for patients who require rapid identification of UTI pathogens and determination of antimicrobial resistance.

Conclusion

The UTI PCR Panel offered by PreCheck Health Services delivers rapid, comprehensive, and clinically relevant results for effectiveUTI management. With its broad pathogen coverage, antibiotic resistance profiling, and fast turnaround, it is an essential tool for modern urologic and infectious disease care. This panel improves diagnostic accuracy, enables timely therapy, and supports responsible antibiotic use.

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