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Age
All pregnant women at 12-16 weeks' gestation

Organization/Year
USPSTF/ 2008

Recommended Frequency
One time

Comments/Grade
USPSTF recommends screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria with urine culture for pregnant women at 12-16 weeks' gestation or at the first prenatal visit, if later. (A)

USPSTF recommends against routine screening of men and nonpregnant women. (D)