Reference no: EM132635519
A urine specimen was collected at 10:00am, the specimen was received in the lab at 11:45 am received in the lab, and the CLS performing urinalysis on a lunch break at 12:00 noon and returned at 1:00pm, the specimen was left at room temperature until the CLS returned from and performed the test.
Results obtained on the specimen were as follows:
Appearance sl. hazy
Color yellow
pH 8.5
Specific Gravity 1.026
Blood negative
Urobilinogen 0.2
Glucose negative
Protein negative
Nitrite positive
Leukocyte esterase negative
Ketones negative
Microscopic Examination:
The microscopic examination of the urine revealed the presence of bacteria only.
Questions:
1. Which results are abnormal?
2. State the reason for any abnormal results.
3. If there is a discrepancy in the test results, if yes, what test results are discrepant?
4. Do the test results indicate a pre analytical of analytical error, if yes which test (s)?
5. Relate the significance of the positive test for nitrite along with the other