Triple Phosphate Crystals in Urine Sediment
Triple phosphate crystals may be normal but often are associated with alkaline urine and UTI (typically associated with Proteus species).
These crystals are colorless and have a characteristic ...
Hyaline Cast
Hyaline casts are formed in the absence of cells in the tubular lumen. They have a smooth hyaline cast texture and a refractive index very close to that of the surrounding fluid. Reduced ...
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
Source: http://www.udel.edu
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 ...
