Which of the following statements is true?
A) Detection of renal casts, uric acid crystals, and epithelial cells are among the tests found on a reagent strip.
B) All casts and crystals indicate a disease state.
C) Crystal formation is affected by the temperature and pH of the urine.
D) When a urine reagent strip tests positive for blood, RBCs will always be seen under the microscope.

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Crystal formation is influenced by various factors, including the temperature and pH of the urine. Therefore, it is true that crystal identification can offer information about the overall health status of a patient, and specific crystals can suggest the presence of certain health issues. However, the presence of all casts and crystals does not necessarily indicate a disease state. Additionally, a positive result on a urine reagent strip for blood does not guarantee that RBCs will be seen under the microscope. Finally, detection of renal casts, uric acid crystals, and epithelial cells are among the tests found on a routine urinalysis, but may not be present or included on all reagent strips.

Which of the Following Statements Is True