Hyaline Casts (Urine)

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Protein casts formed in kidney tubules, visible under microscope.

Why it matters: Small numbers are normal. Many casts indicate kidney disease or dehydration.

What Moves It

May increase with:

Dehydration
Exercise
Fever
Kidney disease

May decrease with:

Hydration
Associated Conditions
DehydrationAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney disease
Related Markers
Protein (Urine)CreatinineUrea
Common questions

What is Hyaline Casts (Urine)?

Protein casts formed in kidney tubules, visible under microscope.

What might a high or low Hyaline Casts (Urine) mean?

Small numbers are normal. Many casts indicate kidney disease or dehydration.

What can affect Hyaline Casts (Urine)?

It may be higher with: Dehydration, Exercise, Fever, Kidney disease. It may be lower with: Hydration.

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