Ammonium biurate

Source

Dr. Evelia Malla Pérez, pharmacist specialized in clinical analysis, Servicio de Análisis Clinicos, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Spain.

Description

Ammonium biurate crystals with “finger-like” spicules, intermingled with many squamous epithelial cells and bacteria. These crystals are found in urine rich of ammonia produced upon standing by urease-producing bacteria. Ammonium biurate crystals usually have no clinical significance (urinary pH alkaline).

Keywords

CRY