Urinalysis: Microscopy: Casts Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of casts? (5)
A
- hyaline
- cellular
- granular
- waxy
- fatty
2
Q
What type of cast is this?
- Clear, colorless, refractile
- Cylindrical, parallel sides, smooth rounded ends
- Mildest form of renal irritation
A
Hyaline
3
Q
What type of cast is this?
- epithelial
- RBC/WBC
A
cellular
4
Q
What type of cellular cast this?
- Comprised of renal epithelial
- Acute nephritis
A
epithelial
5
Q
What type of cellular cast is this?
- WBC
- Indicates infectious process in tubules - RBC
- inflammation in tubules
A
RBC/WBC
6
Q
What type of cast is this?
- Degenerating cellular components
- indication of intestinal nephritis
A
Granular
7
Q
What type of cast is this?
- Wider, square ends
- Opaque
- Chronic severe degeneration in tubules
A
Waxy
8
Q
What type of cast is this?
- Small droplets of fat - refractile
- Cats with renal disease
A
Fatty
9
Q
What is the most severe cast?
A
waxy