A urine sample from a 45-year-old female complaining of weakness and fatigue was

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A urine sample from a 45-year-old female complaining of weakness and fatigue was examined with the following results:
Color               Amber
Appearance           Hazy
pH                8              
Protein            1+
Glucose            Neg
Ketone            Neg
Bilirubin            Neg
Blood                3+
Urobilinogen            0.5 EU
Nitrite                Neg
Leukocyte esterase        Neg
SG                1.022
RBCs               5–10/HPF
WBCs               None
Casts               None

a. Identify abnormal results.
b. Is there a discrepancy between the dipstick findings and the microscopic findings? Explain.

Explanation / Answer

s. This test shows cloudy urine , presence of protein albumin, and presence of RBC and blood indicates kidney damage,infections etc. Microscopic findings are using to confirm diagnosis.

b.dipstick findings and microscopic findings are different because dipstick findings only shows presence of protein.

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