Urinalysis Results
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Osman, Faadumo
Urinalysis collected by straight catheterization. Specimen received 42 minutes after sepsis alert initiated.
| Test | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Dark amber | Pale yellow |
| Clarity | Cloudy | Clear |
| Specific gravity | 1.030 H | 1.005–1.030 |
| pH | 8.2 H | 4.5–8.0 |
| Protein | 2+ H | Negative |
| Nitrites | Positive ! | Negative |
| Leukocyte esterase | 3+ H | Negative |
| WBC | 25–30/hpf H | < 5/hpf |
| Bacteria | Many | None |
| Casts | Granular | None |
| Culture | Pending — 48 hr | — |
Clinical interpretation — complete the paragraph
The urinalysis confirms a
as the likely source of Faadumo's sepsis. Positive nitrites indicate
,
while leukocyte esterase 3+ and WBC 25–30/hpf confirm significant
.
The protein 2+ requires careful interpretation — in the context of her known , this may represent her rather than a new finding.
Because the urine culture is , antibiotic therapy remains until the causative organism is identified and sensitivities return.
The protein 2+ requires careful interpretation — in the context of her known , this may represent her rather than a new finding.
Because the urine culture is , antibiotic therapy remains until the causative organism is identified and sensitivities return.
UA interpreted.
UTI confirmed as the sepsis source. Culture is pending — antibiotic therapy remains empirical. Faadumo's clinical picture is coming together.
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