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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... eosinophiluria, microscopic ... hematuria, mild ... proteinuria, granular casts ... /RTE; blend sediment
Urinalysis & Urine Sodium 
Theophilus Protospatharius, a seventh-century physician who wrote the first manuscript focused exclusively
Microscopic exam ... • Urinary casts ... Kidney Injury (AKI ... leucocyte-esterase #urine #UNa #casts ... #glucosuria #hematuria
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
bag • Perform dipstick ... up by cells or casts ... Ill stain) and crystals ... protein matrix of casts ... Instructions #steps #checklist