Test characteristics for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection in children
| Test | Number of studies | Weighted sensitivity | Weighted specifi city | Weighted +LR* | Weighted –LR* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Likelihood ratios (LRs) defined in Glossary and calculated from data in article. | |||||
| †LE=leukocyte esterase. | |||||
| Dipstick, any nitrite only | 13 | 50% | 98% | 25 | 0.51 |
| Dipstick, any LE† only | 7 | 83% | 84% | 5 | 0.2 |
| Dipstick, any nitrite or LE† | 9 | 88% | 93% | 13 | 0.13 |
| Dipstick, both nitrite and LE† | 5 | 72% | 96% | 18 | 0.29 |
| Gram stain, any organisms | 5 | 93% | 95% | 19 | 0.07 |
| Enhanced analysis of spun urine | 5 | 67% | 79% | 3 | 0.42 |
| Enhanced analysis of unspun urine | 9 | 77% | 89% | 7 | 0.26 |
