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Test Code TZST Tzanck Stain

Specimen Type

Fresh blister scraping or aspirate

Container

Smear on microscope slide

Minimum Volume

N/A

Stability

Deliver specimen to the laboratory immediately.

Transfer Instructions

Allow smear to air dry. Fix dry slide in 95% ETOH and transport at  20-25°C.

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours Monday - Thursday

CPT

[88160, 88161]

Result Information

 

Result Code Result Name
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