Organic Chemistry/Carboxylic acids. < Organic Chemistry. A carboxylic acid is characterized by the presence of the carboxyl group -COOH. The chemical reactivity of carboxylic acids is dominated by the very positive carbon, and the resonance stabilization that is possible should the group lose a proton.
The presence of renal tubule cells in the urine is of diagnostic significance, as it points towards an underlying kidney disease. The last type of epithelial cells are squamous cells. These cells are the largest cells seen in urine specimens. These cells are flat, usually with an angular or irregular outline.
From a Urinalysis test, a high protein count, with high(ish) numbers of squamous cells and UA hyaline casts were found. My urine has cloudy and odor. See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, squamous cells suggest contamination of urine with vaginal material and a fresh specimen should be examined.