eTable 2. Reference values for diagnosis of various urinary tract infections and asymptomatic bacteriuria (e27).
Diagnosis | Demonstration of bacteria | Urine sampling |
Acute uncomplicated cystitis in women | 103 CFU/mL | Midstream urine |
Acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis | 104 CFU/mL | Midstream urine |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria | 105 CFU/mL | β in women: Demonstration in two consecutive midstream urine cultures βIn men: Demonstration in one midstream urine culture In sampling via catheter and one single bacterial species:10 2 CFU/mL |
CFU, Colony-forming units