Urine Sediment
Instructor:
Carla M. Phillips, MLM, MT(ASCP); Paul J. Henderson, MS, MT(ASCP); Claudia Bien, MT(ASCP); James Fine, MD; Adam R. Orkand, BA; Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD
Description:
For providers performing microscopic urinalysis.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the three parts of a complete urinalysis.
- Describe three methods of enhancing the visualization of urinary sediment structures.
- Identify and differentiate the common cell types found in urinary sediment.
- Enumerate red blood cells and white blood cells in unstained urinary sediment.
- Identify the types of casts seen in urinary sediment.
- Differentiate between crystals found in normal urine and crystals associated with clinical disease.
- Describe typical urinary sediment findings and key biochemical findings associated with selected renal disorders.