Urine microscopy is an important adjunct to the ... leads to precipitation of phosphates and urates. [16] The type of WBC can also be helpful. For example, neutrophils suggest infection but ...

Urine microscopy is a time-honored ... scale that ranged from 1 to 3 for the presence and number of red and white blood cells, renal tubular epithelial cells, and granular and hyaline casts.