Point-of-care tests for urinary tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy and antimicrobial susceptibility assessment

Key Points

• Point-of-care tests show a high diagnostic accuracy for detecting urinary tract infections, aiding timely treatment.
• The meta-analysis demonstrates that these tests effectively assess antimicrobial susceptibility, impacting choice of therapy.
• Analysis of various studies provides a comprehensive overview of accuracy metrics and susceptibility results for these tests.
• Findings highlight the potential for point-of-care tests to improve patient management, although additional validation may be necessary.