Fallibility of Griess (nitrite) test

The Griess (nitrite) test is a simple, inexpensive, and rapid method for detectingbacteriuria. However, a working knowledge of its limitation should be considered during its interpretation.

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Published inUrology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 270 - 271
Main Authors Roy, Johnny B., Wilkerson, Ron G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.03.1984
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Bacterial diseases
Bacterial diseases of the urinary system
Bacteriuria - diagnosis
Bacteriuria - urine
Biological and medical sciences
False Negative Reactions
False Positive Reactions
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Indicators and Reagents
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Nitrites - urine
Assay
Infection
Urine
Screening
Urinary system disease
Nitrites
Urinary tract
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Summary:The Griess (nitrite) test is a simple, inexpensive, and rapid method for detectingbacteriuria. However, a working knowledge of its limitation should be considered during its interpretation.
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ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(84)90045-1