Urine sediment cytology

Urine sediment cytology is one of the contents of urine sediment examination. The urine sediment test refers to the examination of the sediment (formation in the urine) of the urine after centrifugation by a microscope. In physiological or pathological urine sediment, there are mainly formed cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, renal tubular epithelial cells, etc.), various types of tubes (a protein formed in the kidney, protein-based, solidified cylindrical material) ), crystallization, bacteria and parasites, tumor cells. Urine sediment examination and urine general traits examination, chemical examination can complement each other and refer to. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. Women in menstruation are not suitable for this examination. Normal value White blood cells <5; (high power field, HP). Red blood cells 0 to occasional; (high power field, children <3). Epithelial cells 0 ~ a small amount. (High power field of view). Clinical significance Abnormal result Raise Elevated red blood cells, found in glomerulonephritis, renal tuberculosis, kidney stones, pyelonephritis, renal tumors, renal trauma, renal ptosis, heart failure, urinary tract infections, severe hematuria, prostatitis, bladder cancer, urinary vascular malformations and hemorrhage Sexual diseases can also be found in systemic lupus erythematosus and aplastic anemia. Increased white blood cells, found in urinary tract infections, stones, tuberculosis, tumors, etc., as well as prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, pyelonephritis and vaginal discharge in women. Epithelial cells are elevated, a large number of squamous epithelial cells can be seen in urinary tract infections; transitional epithelial cells can be seen in upper urinary tract lesions; renal tubular epithelial cells can be found in acute glomerulonephritis, renal tubular necrotic lesions, and kidney transplantation. People who need to be tested Hematuria, frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, etc. High results may be diseases: bladder transitional cell carcinoma, kidney stones precautions Before the test: prohibit strenuous exercise, heavy physical labor, stop taking diuretics, amphotericin B and other drugs. When checking: Relax your body and eliminate tension and anxiety. Inspection process The urine of the examinee was collected and examined by microscopy. Not suitable for the crowd Not suitable for the crowd: women in the menstrual period. Adverse reactions and risks Generally not.

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