Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 34

The purpose of the Hansel stain is to identify:

A. Neutrophils

B. Renal tubular cells

C. Eosinophils

D. Monocytes

Step 1 of 2

Hansel stains:

White blood cells (poly nucleus) in urine sediment are always present with neutrophils which are related with microbial infection.

• But eosinophils are present in white blood cells of sediment when allergic reaction associated with drug produces swelling of renal interstitium.

• Hansel stain contains eosin Y and methylene blue is preferred for identifying eosinophils in urine sediment.

Therefore, purpose of Hansel stain is to identify “eosinophils”. Hence, the correct answer is option.