[Nephritic sediment - step by step].

The examination of urine and its evaluation are central components in the diagnostic pathway for kidney diseases. Essential to this process is the correct analysis and interpretation of the urine sediment. A nephritic sediment indicates glomerular kidney disease with high specificity. This article explains the diagnosis, evaluation, and implications of a nephritic sediment.
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