Histoplasma antigen test results are influenced by the urine collection method in dogs

Key Points

• This research investigates how different urine collection methods affect histoplasma antigen test results in dogs.
• Comparison of urine collection methods including sterile cystocentesis and others.
• Assessment of diagnostic accuracy using histoplasma antigen tests.
• Evaluation of low-level positive test results confirmation.
• Sterile cystocentesis significantly improves confirmation of low-level positive results.
• Non-sterile collection methods may lead to false positives or contamination.
• Higher diagnostic accuracy achieved with sterile collection methods.