Urinalysis - The Carter Center
Urinalysis - The Carter Center
Urinalysis - The Carter Center
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Fig 5. Formed Urine Elements<br />
5.5 Non-organized Elements (Urine Crystals)<br />
Appear usually after the specimen (urine) collected and left with out<br />
examination. Mostly occur during metabolic abnormalities and<br />
excessive consumption of certain foodstuffs. May be classified into<br />
acidic, basic, and both acidic and basic based on:<br />
• pH of urine in which they are usually seen.<br />
• Solubility characters.<br />
Identification of particular urine crystals from patient urine-sediment<br />
mainly serves as<br />
• Guide to diagnose most likely type of calculus present.<br />
• Mode of therapy of calculus by adjusting of urine, and by<br />
avoiding the intake of certain calculus precursors.<br />
• Occurrence of certain abnormal urine crystals, such as<br />
cystine. Leucine, and Tyrosine, indicate the patient is in<br />
certain metabolic disorders and