Susan Anderson71 said:To keep it brief, here’s how the timeline has played out:
So far, he’s had urine samples taken 13 times (usually just a few days apart). About every third time, he showed elevated levels—either leukocytes (up to 20) or erythrocytes (up to 10). On two occasions, both protein and hemoglobin came back positive (1+), and once his specific gravity was high (1.039). Everything else has been normal.
He’s also had blood work done three times. In one set of results, his hemoglobin (139h), hematocrit (0.410h), and neutrophilic granulocytes (19.3l) were off. Those neutrophilic granulocyte numbers keep popping up at the same level (1.69l).
He’s undergone four ultrasounds, and saw a nephrologist three times, who suggested a 24-hour urine collection because they suspect mineral issues.
He hasn't had a fever, not even once. The tests that came back negative were repeated a few days later and returned to normal, all without any medication being used. We were hospitalized for these follow-up tests, and everything looked fine, though the specific gravity was a bit high, which triggered extra testing. I don't have those results yet, and we're still waiting on the 24-hour urine report.
That’s the gist of it.
Nothing in medicine is ever simple. 🙂
There doesn't seem to be any major pathology here. But obviously, the full diagnostic workup being performed is absolutely necessary (I hope it's thorough.).
I’m also curious—why was that first urine test ordered in the first place?
If you're talking about Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, or Chloride, then I honestly don't get why they're making you wait two months. That makes zero sense to me; those results should be ready the same day.
I'll be able to give you a much more detailed answer once you actually get the lab results and the discharge papers.