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Causes of Dysuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pyuria - Leukocytes on Dipstick/Microscopy
 - Bacteriuria & Hematuria -
Pyuria - Leukocytes ... on Dipstick/Microscopy ... Pyelonephritis - WBC Casts ... - No Leukocytes ... deficiency • Interstitial
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... to Acute Interstitial ... • UA: sterile pyuria ... , microscopic hematuria ... /RTE; blend sediment
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
protein, blood or leukocyte ... up by cells or casts ... Ill stain) and crystals ... protein matrix of casts ... Instructions #steps #checklist
Urinalysis & Urine Sodium 
Theophilus Protospatharius, a seventh-century physician who wrote the first manuscript focused exclusively
urine sediment ... Microscopic exam ... • Crystals ... • Urinary casts ... #glucosuria #hematuria