A 53 year old African American male initially decided to see a doctor to get a blood test with the concern of possibly having contracted an HIV infection, via his usage of Heroin.  Although the test came back negative, the patient continued to do drugs, gain weight, and maintain a poor diet until his next visit, when the doctor noted hypertension and edema.  The doctor decided to run a urinalysis and blood test for the patient.  The results were as follows:

1.  For what reason(s) may the patient’s urine be pink and foamy?  Answer

2. What significance could the low blood protein have in this case?  Answer

3  Does the chemical result for leukocytes correlate with the microscopic results?  Answer

4. According to this photomicrograph of the patient's urine, what medical conditions could these formed elements signify?  Answer

   

5. Considering the pH, what crystals (seen here) are present in the patient's urine?  Answer

6. What is the patient's diagnosis? Answer