The microscopical examination of urine is not an easy job and requires particular abilities. The identification of elements is not always a straitforward task. Quality results rely on the operator's knowledge and judgment. In urinary microscopy, certainty is not the rule. Consequently, the result is often an opinion that depends on the skill of the examiner. This site offers a practical opportunity to actualize one's knowledge on the urinary sediment.
Publication on the Internet is an interesting solution to the high cost of color printing and distribution, specially with a subject like the urinary sediment. With the Internet, it is possible to have a worldwide diffusion of a document with color pictures, without the usual production cost; all you need is work.
Color Atlas of the Urinary Sediment presents a new approach to urine sediment evaluation. Following the format of the previous CAP color atlases, the text includes photomicrographs of the urinary sediment, a discussion of the pertinent morphologic features of each element, and the results of the identification of the particular element by both referees and participants in the CAP proficiency testing program. Additional images not used in CAP Surveys are also included for completeness. Readers will find this atlas a useful adjunct to urine sediment analysis and a valuable reference for the laboratory.
