A 19-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of testicular inflammation and pain. Laboratory tests are performed. Which of the following results is consistent with the suspected diagnosis of orchitis?
1. WBC: 14,500/mm3
2. PSA: 12ng/mL
3. Urinalysis: no red blood cells noted
4. Platelet count: 250,000
WBC: 14,500/mm3
Rationale: An elevation in the white blood cells is consistent with the presence of an infection. The PSA is a screening tool used to assess for the likelihood of prostate cancer. The urinalysis and platelet results are within normal limits.
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