A Case of Unexpected Elevated Bilirubin Levels in Urine

Key Points

• To explore the effect of etodolac on urinalysis results, particularly concerning bilirubin levels.
• Detailed urinalysis conducted for a patient with elevated bilirubin levels.
• Clinical evaluation of the patient's medication history, focusing on etodolac use.
• Analysis of potential factors affecting urinalysis results.
• Identification of a false positive bilirubin result associated with etodolac usage.
• Discussion on the influence of various factors, such as medications, on urinalysis outcomes.
• Highlighting the importance of considering external factors when interpreting urinalysis results.