The Urinary Tract Infections in the Primary Care Setting – Investigation protocol is available for External Review until January 3rd, 2020. This protocol provides guidance on appropriate testing for suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) in adults ≥ 19 years. It also includes guidance in certain populations with potential asymptomatic bacteriuria, such as the elderly, pregnant women and those who will undergo a urologic procedure. Links to resources for management are provided.
Key updates include:
1) information on urine collection and storage
2) indications for the use of urine dipstick, microscopy and urine culture
3) a new table to assist with diagnosis and testing recommendations
Please visit the BC Guidelines External Review page to download the draft guideline and submit your feedback via our online questionnaire
