Modality

MC

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Giemsa Stain For Tzanck Smear

Test Code

G204

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Any sample except stool

Quantity Required

NA

Type of Container

Not applicable

Method Used

Manual

Collection Instruction

Gently rupture the fresh vesicle with a sterile scalpel blade, gently scrape the debris from the base of the vesicle. Smear the debris onto the microscope slide.

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. 9.15 to 12 pm Saturday and Sundays. Upto 11 am Holidays.

Turn Around Time

Stat or within 24 hrs

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

Room Temp

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Monday to  Saturday    except holiday

Use

For detection of Herpes infection & demonstration of Pneumocystis.