Clinical utility of PCR compared to conventional culture and sensitivity testing for management of complicated urinary tract infections in adults: Part II.Evaluation of diagnostic concordance, discordant results, and antimicrobial selection efficacy

Our clinical utility study data suggests that PCR-guided management of cUTIs is overall superior to conventional C&S, offering several advantages. PCR has the potential to enhance patient care by enabling the early adoption of narrower antibiotic therapies, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring the effective selection of antimicrobials. A PCR-guided management plan could be particularly beneficial in managing patients with cUTIs, addressing infections that are occasionally overlooked with current C&S-guided treatment protocols.