Predicted outcomes of sampling based on GP suspicion, NICE guidance, and the proposed sampling strategy
| Age group | Urine sample | GP suspicion, n | If NICE guidelines had been applied, n | Proposed sampling strategy, n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 3 months (n = 32) | Urine samples UTIs diagnosed UTIs missed | 0 0 4 | 9 1 3 | 32 4 0 |
| ≥3 months to < 3 years (n = 349) | Urine samples UTIs diagnosed UTIs missed | 19 3 21 | 150 10 4 | 349 24 0 |
| ≥3 years (n = 216) | Urine samples UTIs diagnosed UTIs missed | 22 4 3 | 77 6 1 | 33 6 1 |
| Total | Urine samples UTIs diagnosed UTIs missed | 41 (7%) 7 (20%) 28 (80%) | 236 (40%) 17 (49%) 18 (51%) | 414 (69%) 34 (97%) 1 (3%) |
NICE = National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence.