The Leukocyte Esterase Test Strip Is a Poor Rule-Out Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infection

摘要

Background: The urinary leukocyte esterase (LE) test strip has been suggested as a good screening test for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic profile of LE assays from different manufacturers and determine whether the LE test strip is a good rule-out test.