UA Lab Review Flashcards
what disease is associated with broad/waxy cast?
end-stage renal disease
what disease is associated with yeast?
UTIs
normal or abnormal
pH (acid or alkaline)
polarization (y/n)
- uric acid
abnormal
acidic
yes
describe the shape of uric acid
rhomboid or diamond
normal or abnormal - fine granular cast
abnormal
what disease is associated with fine granular cast?
renal disease
normal or abnormal
pH (acid or alkaline)
polarization (y/n)
- triple phosphate
normal
**alkaline
yes
normal or abnormal - hyaline casts
normal
normal or abnormal
pH (acid or alkaline)
polarization (y/n)
- cholesterol
abnormal
acidic
yes
normal or abnormal - RBC cast
abnormal
what disease is associated with WBCs?
infections/inflammation
what increases in unpreserved urine?
bacteria, nitrite, pH, turbidity
normal or abnormal - sq. epi cells
normal
describe the shape of calcium oxalate
squared with an x
what disease is associated with RBC casts?
glomerulonephritis