Hyaline casts; Granular casts; Renal tubular epithelial casts; Waxy casts; Casts in the urine; Fatty casts; Red blood cell casts; White blood cell casts
There are different types of casts. The presence of a few hyaline casts is normal.
Abnormal results may include:
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