Tzanck smear

BC9999

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Glass slides
Specimen Requirement
1.Peel scab using sterile needle. 2.Remove whole scab using tweezers. 3.Use a scapel and scrape the entire area of the basal lesion to collect as much cellular materials as possible. 4.Gently spread it on a clean glass slide and air dry.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 day
Testing Laboratory Location NSC
Laboratory Dermatopathology
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No

Change History Notes

  • 13 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025