Hyaline Casts (Urine)
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
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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