6.1 Sediment Constituents (RBC) Flashcards
RBCs description is Biconcave disk with approx __ um in diameter
7
Normal RBCs in urine?
a. 0-2/hpf
b. 0-2/lpf
c. 0/hpf
a
Clinical significance of RBCs includes:
Hematuria:
- GN
- Renal Calculi
- Malignancy
T or F
T
Due to the tonicity/concentration of the specimen / DILUTED or HYPOTONIC urine
a. Ghost cells
b. Crenated Cells
c. Dysmorphic Cells
a
The Specimen is concentrated with High SG
a. Ghost cells
b. Crenated Cells
c. Dysmorphic Cells
b
Indication of glomerular bleeding or glomerulonephritis but not conclusive
Has irregular protrusion
a. Ghost cells
b. Crenated Cells
c. Dysmorphic Cells
c
Microscopic: Urine is not grossly bloody
Macroscopic: Specimen is grossly bloody
T or F
T
Acanthocyturia is present
a. Ghost cells
b. Crenated Cells
c. Dysmorphic Cells
c