Urine casts are cylindrical structures formed in the kidney tubules. They are examined under a microscope and their type can help diagnose various kidney conditions.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine casts, casts urine, hyaline casts, urine hyaline casts
Reference range: 0–2 /LPF (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: /LPF
High values may indicate
High numbers of casts in urine may indicate kidney disease, such as acute tubular necrosis, glomerulonephritis, or pyelonephritis, depending on the type of cast.
Low values may indicate
Low or absent urine casts is normal. Small numbers of hyaline casts can be found in healthy individuals after exercise.