CLIN MIC: Question 2

What is condition is associated with EOSINOPHILS in Urine Sediments?

ANS:  Interstitial Nephritis

NOTES:

 Eosinophils are white blood cells that normally do not appear in urine. The presence of eosinophils in the urine is seen in acute interstitial nephritis, which is caused by an allergic reaction, typically to drugs. Hansel stain is used.

SOURCE:mayocliniclabs.com

CLIN MIC: Question 1

What is condition is associated with RICE BODY INCLUSIONS in Synovial Fluid?

ANS:  Rheumatoid Arthritis

NOTES:

The synovial fluid may have free floating aggregates of tissue known as rice body inclusions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a result from degenerated synovium enriched with fibrin.

SOURCE:  Graff’s Textbook of Routine Urinalysis and Body Fluids