An 82 year old women was admitted to the hospital with the back and left rib pain. Radiographic examination revealed lytic lesions of the lumbar vertebrae and ribs, and sheets of plasma cells were present on bone marrow biopsy. a diagnosis of multiple myeloma is made. Her admission urinalysis results follow: a. which urinalysis findings are abnormal b. Explain the most probable cause for the discrepancy between reagent pad test for protein and SSA results
An 82 year old women was admitted to the hospital with the back and left rib pain. Radiographic examination revealed lytic lesions of the lumbar vertebrae and ribs, and sheets of plasma cells were present on bone marrow biopsy. a diagnosis of multiple myeloma is made. Her admission urinalysis results follow: a. which urinalysis findings are abnormal b. Explain the most probable cause for the discrepancy between reagent pad test for protein and SSA results
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An 82 year old women was admitted to the hospital with the back and left rib pain. Radiographic examination revealed lytic lesions of the lumbar vertebrae and ribs, and sheets of plasma cells were present on bone marrow biopsy. a diagnosis of multiple myeloma is made. Her admission urinalysis results follow:
a. which urinalysis findings are abnormal
b. Explain the most probable cause for the discrepancy between reagent pad test for protein and SSA results

Transcribed Image Text:Physical Examination
Color: Yellow
Chemical Examination
Specific Gravity : 1.020
Transparency: Slightly Cloudy pH: 5.5
Odor: ---
Blood: Negative
Protein: Trace
Leukocyte Esterase: Negative
Nitrite: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Urobilinogen: Negative
Confirmatory Tests
SSA 3+
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