The urine sediment scoring system, based on the presence and quantity of granular casts and renal tubular epithelial cells, was highly predictive for a final diagnosis of ATN. For example ...

Urine microscopy is an important adjunct to the urinalysis. The findings of cells, casts or crystals can aid in urinalysis interpretation and in making a more accurate diagnosis. Since the formed ...

such as casts and crystals, which provide further diagnostic clues. In this review, we will describe the general characteristics, chemical composition and formed elements of a typical urinalysis ...