Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 24

Which of the following are reported as number per lpf?

A. RBCs

B. WBCs

C. Crystals

D. Casts

Step 1 of 2

Reporting of results in microscopic examination:

Semi quantitative terms are used frequently to report crystals, epithelial cells etc..,

• Semi quantitative terms are 4+,3+,2+ and 1+ or many, moderate, few, and rare.

• Casts are reported in average number per lpf (low power field).

• Cylindrical structure formed by kidney and present in urine due to diseased state are called casts.

• RBCs and WBCs are reported in average number per 10 hpf (high power fields).

Therefore, “casts” are reported in number per lpf. Hence, the correct answer is option.