Urine Crystals Basic Information Definition Precipitation of salts forming crystals in the urine. Synonym(s) Crystalluria Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) • Reported as the number of crystals seen per low-power field (10×) with specific identification. • Urine in healthy equine patients may contain marked numbers of calcium carbonate crystals. Low numbers of other crystals may also be seen. Physiology Salts resulting from normal and abnormal metabolic processes and some medications may precipitate in urine and form crystals if the concentration of the salts is sufficiently high and the urine is of appropriate pH. Some salts precipitate in an alkaline pH, while others precipitate in an acidic pH. Most crystals can be found in healthy animals. Due to the alkaline pH and high concentration of calcium and carbonate in equine urine, calcium carbonate crystals are frequently seen. Causes of Abnormally High Levels • Abnormal or increased metabolic products • High calcium diets (alfalfa) may favor the precipitation of calcium carbonate and calcium oxalate crystals. Next Diagnostic Step to Consider if Levels High Assess the diet and current medications.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Urine Crystals Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Urine Crystals Basic Information Definition Precipitation of salts forming crystals in the urine. Synonym(s) Crystalluria Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) • Reported as the number of crystals seen per low-power field (10×) with specific identification. • Urine in healthy equine patients may contain marked numbers of calcium carbonate crystals. Low numbers of other crystals may also be seen. Physiology Salts resulting from normal and abnormal metabolic processes and some medications may precipitate in urine and form crystals if the concentration of the salts is sufficiently high and the urine is of appropriate pH. Some salts precipitate in an alkaline pH, while others precipitate in an acidic pH. Most crystals can be found in healthy animals. Due to the alkaline pH and high concentration of calcium and carbonate in equine urine, calcium carbonate crystals are frequently seen. Causes of Abnormally High Levels • Abnormal or increased metabolic products • High calcium diets (alfalfa) may favor the precipitation of calcium carbonate and calcium oxalate crystals. Next Diagnostic Step to Consider if Levels High Assess the diet and current medications.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Urine Crystals Full access? Get Clinical Tree
