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Do you typically do a smear for eosinophils for a work up for allergic rhinitis? if so, which stain are you using? thanks, pat sweet, md
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No: Very few allergists i know do this. .. Diagnosis generally made on clinical basis with skin prick testing ..Unless they are hospital based.... For one thing i don't have a microscope etc.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Not currently: During my fellowship we used a hansel stain for eosinophils on nasal secretions. I have not used this procedure in our office in over 25 years.
Answered 10/6/2017
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