Suprapubic aspirate or catheter specimen in UTI in non-toilet trained children?

Date First Published:
November 15, 2010
Last Updated:
November 15, 2010
Report by:
Dr Salma Rashid, ST1 Paediatrics (Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow)
Search checked by:
Dr Salma Rashid, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow
Three-Part Question:
In [non-toilet trained children with suspected UTI] is [suprapubic aspiration better than a catheter specimen] at [providing accurate diagnosis of UTI]?