Urine Analysis Biomarker
Collection Type: Urine
Related System: Urine Analysis
"Deposits" in a urine analysis refers to the cellular and particulate material found in the urine sediment after centrifugation (cells, casts, crystals, bacteria, mucus and epithelial fragments). The test evaluates type and quantity of these deposits to detect kidney or urinary tract pathology. Abnormal deposits can indicate urinary tract infection, kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis), tubular injury (acute tubular necrosis), urinary stone disease, malignancy, or contamination. Symptoms that prompt testing include dysuria, frequency, urgency, hematuria, flank pain, fever, edema, or unexplained systemic illness. Results vary with age and sex (females more epithelial cells/possible contamination; older adults may have more crystals or casts) and physiologic states (pregnancy, vigorous exercise) that can alter findings.
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Symptom CheckerRed blood cells (RBCs): 0–2 cells/HPF; White blood cells (WBCs): 0–5 cells/HPF; Epithelial cells: 0–5 cells/HPF; Casts: 0 LPF (none); Crystals: none or occasional HPF; Bacteria: none or scant
Q: What is a deposit?
A: A deposit is a localized accumulation of material in body tissues or on organ surfaces—examples include calcium, fat, protein (amyloid) or dental plaque. Deposits can be harmless or cause inflammation, pain or impaired function depending on size and location. Diagnosis uses examination, imaging or lab tests; treatment depends on the cause and may include removal, medication or lifestyle changes to prevent recurrence.
Q: What are deposits in banking?
A: Deposits in banking are funds customers place into bank accounts for safekeeping and transactions. Common types include demand (checking), savings, and time or fixed-term deposits (certificates of deposit). Deposits are liabilities on a bank’s balance sheet and provide the main funding for loans and services. They may earn interest, have withdrawal rules, and are often protected by deposit insurance up to set limits.
Q: What is a synonym for deposits?
A: A common synonym for \
Q: What is deposit accounting?
A: Deposit accounting records funds received as deposits—customer advances, security deposits or bank deposits—as liabilities on the balance sheet until obligations are fulfilled. When services or goods are delivered, the liability is reclassified to revenue; refunded deposits reduce cash and the liability. For banks, customer deposits are recorded as liabilities because the institution owes the funds, with interest, reserve and regulatory rules affecting reporting.
Q: What are the four types of deposits?
A: The four main types of kidney stone deposits are: calcium stones (most commonly calcium oxalate, also calcium phosphate), uric acid stones, struvite stones (infection-related, containing magnesium ammonium phosphate), and cystine stones (rare, from a genetic disorder). Treatment and prevention differ by type including fluid intake, dietary changes, medications, and treating infections or metabolic causes.
Q: What are term deposits?
A: Term deposits are bank investments where you lock a lump sum for a fixed period at a predetermined interest rate. They offer predictable, generally higher returns than savings accounts, low risk and often government insurance, but funds are inaccessible without penalties until maturity. Interest may be paid periodically or at maturity. They're suited for conservative savers seeking capital preservation and steady income.