Correlation of Microscopic and Macroscopic Results

Specimen #4 - Adult Male

The results of this specimen are abnormal but the abnormalities correlate with each other. The turbidity can be explained by the presence of bacteria and crystals. The presence of RBCs in the microscopic explains the blood found on the dipstick. The casts, bacteria and WBCs can account for the increased protein. The results may be reported.

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