Additional information  | |
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| Also known as | Tzanck Smear | 
| Department | CYTOLOGY | 
| Speciality Name | TZANCK SMEAR*** | 
| Test type | Pathology | 
| Report | 24 Hours | 
No Patient preparation is needed
To rapidly detect a herpes infection or to distinguish Stevens- Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) from staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. However, it can be used to diagnose a variety cutaneous infections and blistering diseases.
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