Laboratory testing is ordered for a 61-year-old patient suspected of having prostatitis. Which of the following procedures will likely be included?
1. Urinalysis
2. CT scan
3. IVP
4. Digital rectal examination
Urinalysis
Rationale: The patient being tested for prostatitis will have a series of urine specimens collected. A CT exam and IVP will not be included in the assessment. The digital rectal examination is performed but is not a laboratory assessment.
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