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Protein Case Summary
Protein Case Summary
her physician because she had been feeling lethargic for a few weeks. She also complained of
decreased frequency of urination and a bloated feeling. The physician noted periorbital swelling
and general edema, including a swollen abdomen.
Urinalysis
Macroscopic
Color
Appearance
Specific Gravity
pH
Protein
Glucose
Ketones
Bilirubin
Blood
Urobilinogen
Nitrite
Leukocyte Esterase
Microscopic
WBCs
RBCs
Epithelial Cells
Protein
Albumin
Casts
Cholesterol
BUN
Creatinine
Other
Yellow
Cloudy or frothy
1.022
7.0
3+ (500mg/dL) (SSA: 4+)
Neg
Neg
Neg
Neg
Normal
Neg
Neg
0-3/HPF
0-1/HPF
Reference Range
Rare squamous/HPF
g/dLtubular epithelial/HPF 6.0-8.4 g/dL
Rare5.0
renal
g/dL
3.5-5.0 g/dL
0-3 2.4
Hyaline/LPF
370
mg/dL
1.1Renal Tubular epithelial/HPF <200 mg/dL
33 mg/dL
7-24 mg/dL
1.1Granular/LPF
2.1
mg/dL
0.5-1.2 mg/dL
1.1Waxy/LPF
0-1 Fatty/LPF
Occasional oval fat bodies
Chemistry
Questions:
1. Circle
or highlight the abnormal value(s) or discrepant result(s) in the urinalysis.