AUBF (urinary sediments) Flashcards
T/F
RBC can normally pass glomerulus
F
RBC normally cannot pass glomerulus
has a smooth, non-nucleated biconcave disk (7 mm) “donut” appearance
RBCs
RBCs in hypersthenuric (concentrated) urine
Crenated – shrinks due to water loss
RBCs in hyposthenuric (diluted) urine
Ghost cells (large empty cells)
result due to swelling from water absorption → lyse & Hgb released → cell membrane remains
Ghost cells (large empty cells)
RBCs present in GLOMERULAR BLEEDING
Dysmorphic RBCs (cellular protrusions, fragmented, varied sizes)
Its presence indicates damage to glomerular membrane or vascular injury within genitourinary tract
RBC
Dysmorphic RBC presence indicates this condition
Glomerular bleeding
T/F
No. of RBCs present is indicative of the extent of the damage/injury
T
Conditions where RBCs are seen in urine
Glomerular bleeding (dysmorphic)
Glomerular membrane damage / vascular integrity damage within genitourinary tract
Macro & Micro Hematuria
Type of hematuria wherein the urine appearance is cloudy, red-brown color and has intact RBCs microscopically
Macroscopic/Gross Hematuria
Type of hematuria wherein the urine appearance is in normal color and has intact RBCs microscopically
Microscopic Hematuria
Condition associated with ADVANCED GLOMERULAR DAMAGE
Macroscopic/Gross Hematuria
Condition associated with damage to vascular integrity of urinary tract (trauma, acute kidney infection/inflammation, coagulation disorder)
Macroscopic/Gross Hematuria
Presence of this condition is critical to:
- EARLY DX of glomerular disorders and urinary tract malignancy
- CONFIRM renal calculi (kidney stones)
Microscopic Hematuria
Significance of Macroscopic/Gross Hematuria
- Advance glomerular damage
- Damage to vascular integrity of urinary tract (trauma, acute kidney infection/inflammation, coagulation disorder)
Significance of Microscopic Hematuria
- Critical to early dx of glomerular disorders and urinary tract malignancy,
- Confirm renal calculi (kidney stones)
↑ urinary WBC (presence of infection/inflammation of the genitourinary system)
Pyuria
WBCs in urine
Neutrophil/PMN
Eosinophil
Mononuclear cells (monocyte/lympho)
predominant WBC
Neutrophil/PMN
contain granules; multilobed (2-5)
Neutrophil/PMN
Exhibited by neutrophil/PMN granules in hypotonic (absorbs water and swell) urine
Brownian Movement (appear as GLITTER CELLS)
appear as GLITTER CELLS due to Brownian movement
Neutrophil/PMN
Clin. significance of EOSINOPHIL presence in urine
- Drug-induced interstitial nephritis
- UTI
- Renal transplant rejection
Urinary sediment increased during Drug-induced interstitial nephritis
Eosinophil
Urinary sediments increased during Renal transplant rejection
Eosinophil
Lymphocytes (early stages)
large mononuclear cell
Monocytes/macrophage
smallest WBC (close to RBC size, differs in pallor)
Lymphocytes
T/F
Primary concern in urinary WBC identification: Differentiation of mononuclear cells and disintegrating neutrophils from round renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cells (larger than WBCs with eccentric nucleus)
T
Mono: central nucleus
RTE: eccentric nucleus, LARGER
in urinary WBC identification, what is used to enhance nuclear detail of monocytes and RTE cells to differentiate resemblance?
Supravital staining or
Addition of Acetic Acid
Epithelial cells in urine
Squamous EC
Transitional / Urothelial EC
RTE Cell
Oval Fat Bodies
Bubble Cells
epithelial cells indicating normal sloughing off (NONPATHOLOGIC)
Squamous EC
Derived from genitourinary system linings – old cells of urethra
Squamous EC
Largest cells in urine sediment
* POINT OF REFERENCE
Squamous EC
Smaller than squamous EC (NONPATHOLOGIC)
Transitional / Urothelial EC
Dome/umbrella-like shaped; spherical eccentric nucleus
Transitional / Urothelial EC
FORMS of TRANSITIONAL/UROTHELIAL EC
spherical
polyhedral
caudate
(differences is caused by the ability to absorb large amount of water)
ORIGIN of TRANSITIONAL/UROTHELIAL EC
lining of renal pelvis, calyces, ureters, bladder; upper urethra (male)
clumps of transitional EC, appears following an invasive procedure (catheterization)
SYNCITIA
Abnormal morphology of transitional EC
Vacuolation/irregular nuclei
Indication of vacuolation/irregular nuclei of transitional EC
Malignancy
Viral infection
cells present in tissue destruction (necrosis)
RTE cells
Has hemosiderin granules in cytoplasm (+ Prussian Blue) → hemoglobinuria
RTE cells
Size and shape vary depending on the area of renal tubules they originate
RTE cells
ORIGINS of RTE cells
PCT
DCT
CD
RTE cells originating on this area are larger than any RTE cells origin
PCT
RTE cells originating on this area are rectangular (columnar/convoluted cells)
PCT
RTE cells originating on this area resembles CAST
PCT
RTE cells originating on this area are smaller, round, oval
DCT
RTE cells originating on this area are mistaken for WBC or spherical transitional EC
DCT
RTE cells originating on this area are Cuboidal, NEVER round
Collecting duct
RTE cells originating on this area forms groups of 3 or more → forming RENAL FRAGMENTS
Collecting duct
RTE cells + Lipids
Oval Fat Bodies
RTE cells + Non-lipid vacuoles
Bubble Cells
indication of bubble cells in urine
Acute tubular necrosis
present in urine during ACUTE TUBULAR NECROSIS
Bubble Cells (RTE cells + Non-lipid vacuoles)
Squamous EC covered with Gardnerella coccobacillus
Clue cells
Indication of clue cells presence
Bacterial vaginosis
Normally not present in urine (bladder is sterile) – may be a contamination or infection
Bacteria
Spherical-shaped bacteria
cocci
Rod-shaped bacteria
bacilli
Gram (-) rods
Most frequently associated with UTI
Enterobacteriaceae
Bacteria + WBCs indicates?
SIGNIFICANT UTI
what must be present to confirm a “SIGNIFICANT” UTI?
Bacteria + WBCs
Small refractile oval structures
Yeast
(may or may not contain bud → mycelial: severe)
Common specie of yeast in urine that causes human infections
Candida albicans
Indication of Candida albicans presence
- DM (yeasts are sugar-loving)
- Vaginal Moniliasis
- Immunocompromised Individual
Common parasites in urine
Trichomonas vaginalis
Schistosoma haematobium
Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)
Most frequent parasite encountered in urine – has jerking motility
Trichomonas vaginalis
Infection caused by this parasite is sexually transmitted
Trichomonas vaginalis
presence of this parasite causes vaginal inflammation; Asymptomatic in male urethra and prostate
Trichomonas vaginalis
Bladder parasite (ova) – has terminal spine
Schistosoma haematobium
parasite causing BLADDER CANCER
Schistosoma haematobium
Most common fecal contaminant
Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)
T/F
Spermatozoa in Routine UA is reported
F
NOT REPORTED (unless MALE)
Spermatozoa is only significant in cases of?
Male infertility
Retrograde ejaculation (sperm in bladder, instead of urethra)
sperm in BLADDER, instead of urethra
Retrograde ejaculation
major constituent of mucus
Uromodulin
Thread-like structures (low refractive index) – must be viewed with low brightness
Mucus
T/F
Mucus is frequent in MALES
F
Mucus is frequent in FEMALES
Only element FOUND ONLY IN URINE: unique to the kidney
Casts
condition indicating urinary cast presence
CYLINDURIA
T/F
Cast width depends on the size of the tubule in which it is formed
T