Table 3 Summary of results for studies of microscopy
Microscopy positive for: | Number of studies | Range in LR+ | Pooled LR+ (95 % CI)* | Range in LR- | Pooled LR- (95 % CI)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pyuria | 28 | 1.3 – 27.7 | 5.9 (4.1, 8.5) | 0.04 – 0.68 | 0.27 (0.20, 0.37) |
Bacteriuria | 22 | 1.6 – 304.8 | 14.7 (8.6, 24.9) | 0.01 – 0.48 | 0.19 (0.14, 0.24) |
Pyuria or bacteriuria | 8 | 1.5 – 5.9 | 4.2 (2.3, 7.6) | 0.02 – 0.27 | 0.11 (0.05, 0.23) |
Pyuria and bacteriuria | 8 | 2.7 – 281.0 | 37.0 (11.0, 125.9) | 0.07 – 0.56 | 0.21 (0.13, 0.36) |