Which Objective Parameters Are Associated with a Positive Urine Culture in the Setting of Ureteral Calculi: The Ureteral Calculi Urinary Culture Calculator.

Objective: To determine associations between laboratory values and subsequent culture positivity in the acute ureteral calculi patient. Specifically, we aim to develop a predictive model to assist with optimization of patient outcomes and improvement of antimicrobial stewardship.

Methods: Utilizing the electronic medical record system, we conducted a retrospective review of 3888 patients with ureteral calculi.