EXPLANATION:
An acidic pH ranges from 5 - 6.5 in
a urinalysis test. A pH of 7 is neutral and a pH greater than 7 indicates
an alkaline urine specimen. This individual has a pH of 6.0, which is acidic.
Triple phosphate crystals usually exist in an alkaline or sometimes a neutral
solution and are soluble in acetic acid. Triple phosphate crystals have
a unique "coffin lid" appearance.