Correlation of Microscopic and Macroscopic Results

Specimen #2 - Adult Male

This report indicates that the specimen is normal. The physical characteristics and microscopic tests do not correlate, as 3+ amorphous urates would probably produce a more turbid or cloudy specimen. Amorphous crystals have little clinical significance and may precipitate out of solution with storage temperature changes. Therefore, the results may be reported.

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