Diagnostic value of biomarkers for paediatric urinary tract infections in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hanne A BoonThomas StruyfDominique BullensAnn Van den BruelJan Y Verbakel
Published in: BMC family practice (2021)
Clinical prediction rules including the dipstick test biomarkers can support family physicians while awaiting urine culture results. CRP and PCT have low accuracy for cystitis, but might be useful for pyelonephritis.