From: Optimizing the diagnostic work-up of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections
 | GP or GP assistant | Patient |
---|---|---|
day 1 (baseline) | Check availability | Â |
 | Obtain informed consent |  |
 |  | Collect urine at GP surgery |
 | Perform dipstick and dipslide (and optionally sediment) | Fill in questionnaire |
 | Send urine to laboratory (refrigerated) for culture and sediment |  |
day 2 | Examine dipslide | Â |
day 1 till day 7 | Â | Record symptoms in diary |
day 8 | If patient did not use antibiotic: collect urine and send for culture | Â |