Example of Microscopic Urine Sediment exam results
– Calcium oxalate: moderate
– Hyaline casts: 0 – 2/lpf
– Mucus: present
– White blood cells: 0 – 2/hpf
– Yeast: few
triple phosphate crystal in urine
triple phosphate crystal in urine
It can be found in chronic cystitis and enlarged prostate
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epithelial cells that can be found in urine
There are 3 types of epithelial cells that can be found in urine:
1. Squamous Epithelial cells
2. Transitional Epithelial cells
3. Renal Tubular Epithelial (RTE) cells
Ammonium biurate crystals
Ammonium biurate crystals are normal in urine.
Appearance: yellowish-brown, can be seen in a “thorn apple” shape (round with thorny projections) or in spherical form.
Ammonium ...
CEA – Carcino Embryonic Antigen Tumor Marker
The CEA test measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in the blood. CEA is a protein normally found in the tissue of a developing baby in the womb. The blood level of this ...
Radiopaque dye Crystals
Radiopaque dye Crystals is considered abnormal in urine
Appearance: flat needles or sheaves accompanied by round globules but are variable in form.
When the presence of radiopaque ...
Calcium oxalate crystals
Calcium oxalate crystals (shown above) can be present in urine when oxalate-rich foods such as tomatoes, spinach, garlic, oranges, and asparagus are ingested.
Calcium oxalate ...
Triple Phosphate Crystals
Triple Phosphate crystals are normal in urine
Appearance: typically appear in “coffin-lid” form. May also appear as “fern-leaf” shape if freshly formed.
Although ...
