Comparison of urine cultivation protocols
| Protocol | Volume of urine (μL) | Media | Incubation conditions | Incubation time (hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard urine culture | 1 | Blood agar plate (BAP), MacConkey agar | Aerobic, 35°C | 24 |
| Enhanced Quantitative Urine Culture (EQUC) | 1, 10, 100 | BAP, Chocolate agar, MacConkey agar | 5% CO2, 35°C for Chocolate agar Aerobic, 35°C for BAP and MacConkey agar |
24, 48 |
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