Hyaline cast in urine #viralshorts #microscopy #urineanalysis

The presence of a few hyaline casts is also normal. Hyaline casts are the most common type of urinary casts. They're made up of a protein call uromodulin and are often the result of conditions such as dehydration and strenuous exercise, as well as chronic kidney failure.

Hyaline casts: Hyaline casts are made of a protein called uromodulin. They can be the result of every day and easily fixable conditions like dehydration or strenuous exercise, or chronic conditions like renal disease.

Pathological Causes

If the number of hyaline casts seen under a microscope's low power field (LPF) in a urinalysis test is higher than two hyaline casts, a healthcare provider may perform additional testing for the following conditions:6

Kidney infection (e.g., pyelonephritis)
Chronic renal disease (e.g., glomerular disease)
Congestive heart failure
Kidney damage from diabetes (i.e., diabetic nephropathy)