Mr.S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema, and swelling of his left great toe.The clinician suspects acute gout.Which of the following should the clinician expect in the initial test results for this patient?

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A diagnosis of acute gout would be supported by an elevated uric acid level in the initial test results. Elevated blood urea nitrogen and decreased urine pH may be seen in later stages of gout, and decreased C-reactive protein would be unlikely as gout is an inflammatory condition.

MrS Presents in the Clinic with Pain, Tenderness, Erythema, and Swelling