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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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