This research investigates how different urine collection methods affect histoplasma antigen test results in dogs.
Comparison of urine collection methods including sterile cystocentesis and others.
Assessment of diagnostic accuracy using histoplasma antigen tests.
Evaluation of low-level positive test results confirmation.
Sterile cystocentesis significantly improves confirmation of low-level positive results.
Non-sterile collection methods may lead to false positives or contamination.
Higher diagnostic accuracy achieved with sterile collection methods.
Abstract
Clinicians should confirm contam low-level positive results with sterile cysto to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making for histoplasmosis in dogs.