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    The urine analysis showed the presence of leukocyte esterase, which is a sign of urinary tract infection. The complete blood count results showed an increased white blood cell count and high percentage of neutrophils, indicating a bacterial infection. Additionally, the lymphocyte percentage was decreased, suggesting a condition suppressing the immune system. Overall, the diagnostic test results point to an active urinary tract infection.

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    23

    IX. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS/LABORATORY TEST

    NAME OF TEST DATE DONE INDICATION FOR NORMAL VALUES ACTUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
    OR PROCEDURE THE TEST RESULTS/FINDINGS
    RESULTS

    Urine Analysis ’ Urinalysis can


    disclose evidence
    Color 1/07/11 of diseases even Colorless – Yellow and Normal
    some that have not Yellow
    clear
    caused significance
    signs and
    symptoms
    pH Straw, 4.5-8 6.0 Normal
    amber,
    Transparency transparent Transparent Normal

    Specific Gravity 1.010- 1.020 Normal


    1.030
    Chemical
    Examination

    Leukocyte (WBC) (+) Leukocyte –


    Negative Positive
    Leukocyte esterase is a
    sign of inflammation on
    which is most commonly
    caused by UTI. (The
    Merck Manual of Medical
    Information 2nd home
    24

    edition p.750)

    Albumin
    Negative Negative Normal

    Normal
    Sugar
    Negative Negative

    NAME OF TEST DATE DONE INDICATION FOR NORMAL ACTUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
    OR PROCEDURE THE TEST VALUES RESULTS/FINDINGS
    RESULTS

    Complete blood ’ CBC is useful for


    count diagnosing ma ny
    25

    Hemoglobin 1/07/11 abnormalities


    including infection,
    connective tissue M: 14-18g/dl
    disorder, to monitor
    F: 12-16g/dl 12.9g/dl Normal
    clinical status or
    response to
    medication
    Hematocrit (Rheumatology: M: 40-54%
    diagnosis and
    procedure by J. F: 37-47% 39% Normal
    Cush, et.al, p.50)

    WBC 5-10x10/L 24.2x10/L Increased WBC signifies


    infection, stress, acute
    bleeding or depression
    (Medical Legal aspect of
    Medical Records by P.
    Lyer, et.al, p.393)

    Platelet count 150-450x10/L 376x10/L Normal

    DIFFERENTIAL:
    Neutrophils 50-70% 79% High number of
    neutrophils indicate
    bacterial infection
    ( Medical Records
    Review by K.Appleby and
    J.Tarver, p.4-9).

    Lymphocyte
    25-40% 21% Decrease in lymphocyte
    occurs in condition
    suppressing immune
    system (Medical Records
    26

    Review by K.Appleby and


    J.Tarver, p.4-9)

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