
Renal Tubular Epithelial (RTE) Cell - LabCE
Renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cells line the renal tubules. Observation of RTE cells in the urine sediment is more significant than observation of other types of epithelial cells. An RTE cell is …
1: Cellular Elements - Medicine LibreTexts
Typically, RTE cells are the smallest of the epithelial cells, have less cytoplasm and have an eccentric nucleus. Some RTE cells have a flat edge on their outer membrane which can help …
Urine Sediment of the Month: 4 Flavors of Nucleated Cells
Apr 16, 2021 · In the routine urinary sediment examination, you may come across 4 types of nucleated cells: 1. Squamous epithelial cells. 2. Leukocytes. 3. Transitional epithelial cells. 4. …
The Emerging Role of Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells in the ...
Renal tubular epithelial cells are resident cells in the tubulointerstitium that have been shown to play crucial roles in various acute and chronic kidney diseases. In this context, recent progress …
Distinguishing Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells from White Blood Cells
In the top image, renal tubular epithelial (RTEs) cells are indicated by blue arrows, while a black arrow indicates a white blood cell (WBC). In the bottom picture, WBCs are indicated by blue …
Enhancing the Detection of Dysmorphic Red Blood Cells and …
Urinary sediment is used to evaluate patients with possible urinary tract diseases. Currently, numerous protocols are applied to detect dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs) and renal tubular …
Urine Sediment of the Month: Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells
Nov 30, 2018 · Renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) can vary in size and shape but are recognized by a large, often eccentric nucleus with granular cytoplasm and a high nucleus to …
Renal tubular epithelial cells: the neglected mediator of ... - Nature
Nov 13, 2018 · In this review, we will focus on the role of TECs in tubulointerstitial fibrosis. We will follow the fate of a tubular cell and depict the intracellular changes after injury.
Renal tubular epithelial cells add value in the diagnosis of upper ...
Mar 26, 2020 · We evaluated the analytical and diagnostic performance characteristics of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) and transitional epithelial cells (TECs) on the Sysmex UF-5000 …
Comparison and Interpretation of Urinalysis Performed by a …
Feb 1, 2005 · Comparing urinary sediment reports, the nephrologist reported significantly more RTE cells, RTE cell casts, and granular casts than UA reports of the clinical laboratory. …