Types

• Casts are cylindrical particles sometimes found in urine that are formed from coagulated protein released by kidney cells. They are formed in the tubules and usually take the shape of the tubule (hence the name). Normally, healthy people may have a few (0–5) hyaline casts per low power field (LPF). Hyaline casts are found in healthy i...

Description

• Normally very few or no casts are seen

When to get Tested

• As part of a routine urine analysis
• Typically done when there are abnormal findings on the physical or chemical examination

Elevated Level

• Glomerulonephritis
• Vasculitis
• Tubulointerstitial nephritis
• Acute pyelonephritis
• Renal tuberculosis
• Vaginal infections
• Acute tubular necrosis
• Nephrotic syndrome

Decreased Level