Tzanck test
How the test is performed:
The sore is scraped and the scraping is put on a slide and stained. The health care provider then examines it under a microscope.
How to prepare for the test:
Older children and adults:
No preparation is necessary.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
How the test will feel:
When the sore is scraped or rubbed, there may be mild discomfort.
Why the test is performed:
The test may help diagnose or confirm an infection with 1 of these 2 viruses.
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