Abnormal Crystals*continued
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Fluids Review 506
CholesterolBilirubin*Abnormal crystals are found in acid or neutral urine.
From Strasinger SK, Di Lorenzo MS. Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 5th ed. Philadelphia: FA Davis; 2008:117.Birefringent.Chemical tests for bilirubin should
be pos.Flat plates. Notched out corners.
“Stair-steps.”Yellowish brown needles,
plates, granules.Nephrotic syndromeLiver diseasecontinued...