Spheroplasts, poorly known but clinically relevant particles of urinary sediment.

CONCLUSION: Appropriate training of urine laboratory professionals in spheroplast detection and association with UTI, together with timely communication with the microbiologist and caring clinician, will provide prompt targeted treatment.
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Source: International Journal of Clinical Chemistry - December 23, 2020 Category: Chemistry Authors: Falbo R, Battista Fogazzi G, Roberta Sala M, Garigali G, AdelaSulejmani, Brambilla P, Leoni V Tags: Clin Chim Acta Source Type: research