Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-4 | Issue-08 | 632-635
Original Research Article
Comparative Study of Standard Loop Technique and Pour Plate Technique in Identifying Significant Bacteriuria
S. Dhanya dedeepya, Mrs. G. Bhuvaneshwari, Dr. M. Kalyani
Published : Aug. 30, 2019
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare two different methods in identifying significant bacteriuria. Materials
and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of three months from January to March 2019. Urine
samples received to Clinical Microbiology Laboratory were subjected to Standard loop technique and Pour plate
technique.104 CFU/ml was considered as significant bacteriuria. Statistical analysis was made by chi-square test. Results:
Out of 300 urine samples, 87 samples were shown to have Significant Bacteriuriaby Standard loop technique, 91 samples
were shown to have Significant Bacteriuria by Pour plate technique. The Escherichia coli accounts for (30%) of isolates
causing Significant Bacteriuria followed by Proteus species (17%), Enterococcus species (16%), and Pseudomonas
species (14%). Male preponderance was observed over females. The Pour plate technique was found to be most sensitive
method in identifying significant Bacteriuria. Conclusion: The Pour plate technique was observed to be the sensitive
method in identifying significant bacteriuria compared to standard loop technique. Escherichia coli showed the highest
rate of isolation [1]. Multi-drug resistance is seen in Klebsiella species.