Understanding the Urinalysis
 
Introduction

Case 1: Dysuria

Case 2: Flu

Case 3: Edema

Case 4: Puffy eyes

Case 5: Hematuria

Case 6: Flank pain

Case 7: Jaundice

Case 8: Fever & pain

Leftovers

Sources of Error

Quiz Please

 Microscopic analysis of the urine sediment.

All sorts of stuff can show up in the urine. Here are a few examples.
 
  • WBCs
  • RBCs
  • WBC cast
     
  • Parasite egg
  • RBC cast
  • Crystals
  
  
OK, I get the picture, but what's a cast?                                                    Back

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