Epidemiologic data on the incidence of different types of pyelonephritis are limited. It is known that the incidence of acute pyelonephritis is highest in otherwise healthy women between 15 and 29 years of age, followed by infants and older persons.
The other kind of Diastat syringe contains a small dose that is appropriate for young children (Diastat 2.5 mg) and does not need to be set. The largest Diastat AcuDial syringe (20 mg) comes with a rectal tip that is too large for most children.
Label a RPR card with patient and control information being careful not to interfere with the test areas of the card. Using disposable serum dispensers or droppers, dispense one free-falling drop (0.05 ml) of serum or plasma sample onto a circle on the test card.