Casts eClinpath

Composition Casts are cylindrical structures composed mainly of mucoprotein (the Tamm-Horsfall mucoprotein) which is secreted by epithelial cells lining the loops of Henle, the distal tubules and the collecting ducts. The factors responsible for the precipitation of this mucoprotein are not fully understood, but may relate to the concentration and pH of urine in these … Casts Read More »

cellular cast Archives

Figure 1A: Liver aspirate from a dog

Gray eosinophils in a Golden Retriever

Cytologic patterns

Urine casts

Airway cells

Urine casts

Crystal quick guide

Amorphous crystals

urine Archives

Casts eClinpath

Urinalysis