A 47-year old female presented to her provider with severe fatigue. She has had a history of microscopic hematuria and oliguria, and in the past couple of weeks her symptoms have gotten worse. The provider ordered a complete UA, BUN, Creatinine, Serum IgA and an eGFR. The following results were obtained. Identify the most probable condition and the most significant results that led to the diagnosis.image015643987d8.jpg

Which of the following best describes how to perform a color and clarity on a urine specimen?

Which of the following techniques utilizes light scattering at an angle, which indicates the amount of antigen or antibody present?

a 25- year- old patient presents with a fine rash on his chest, palms and feet, and has fever and malaise. Testing performed included a reactive RPR and a positive TP-PA. What is his diagnosis?

You have just received this sample in the laboratory for testing. What is the most appropriate next step to take? Question 56.jpg

Which antigen can be detected in the blood of a person who has recently been infected with HIV?

A patient presents to the ED with lethargy and extreme thirst. Based on the symptoms the provider ordered a complete urinalysis. The reagent strip showed a glucose result of >1000 mg/dL and 4+ ketones, indicating a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following best describes the elevated results?

Which of the following is DECREASED in serum during the active stages of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

Most of the growth of a plant body is the result of

To turn genes off, a regulatory protein called a(n) ________ binds to a regulatory site to block access to the promoter