The Urinary Casts test assesses tube-shaped casts and their types seen on urine microscopy.
Test summary
Test name
Urinary Casts
Abbreviations
Urinary Casts
Category
Urinalysis / Microscopy
Panel
Urinalysis
Specimen
Urine
Common units
casts/LPF, qualitative
What does the test measure?
The Urinary Casts test assesses tube-shaped casts and their types seen on urine microscopy.
Why is the test ordered?
It is used to provide microscopic context about renal tubular and glomerular processes.
Information about a low result
Cellular casts are generally absent; a few hyaline casts may be seen in some healthy people.
Information about a high result
The cast type is often more informative than the count; RBC, WBC, granular and other casts can be associated with different renal processes.
Reference and clinical context
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
Reference range 1
Population
Microscopic urine examination
Specimen
Urine
Method
Microscopy
Sourced reference context for Urinary Casts
This is sourced example reference/clinical-context information; the user's own laboratory report and specimen conditions take priority.
Reference ranges may vary by laboratory, method used, age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context. The reference range on your own laboratory report takes precedence.
Interpretation notes
Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Interpretation may be more informative when related urine parameters are considered together.
Related specialties
Urology
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Frequently asked questions
No. Urinalysis findings are interpreted with symptoms, collection conditions, medical history and related tests.
Use the performing laboratory's own reference interval and reporting method first.
Clearly abnormal, persistent, symptomatic or unexpected findings should be reviewed by a healthcare professional.