Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
RCHSD Histology
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Scrapings from lesion
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
OBTAIN TZANCK KIT FROM LAB. Label slides in pencil with patient name and date of birth Complete Pathology services request card & submit with specimen Physician collects scrapings & immediately immerses slides in 95% ethanol (in Tzanck Kit)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
1 fixed slide per scraping
Processing Instructions
Mon-Fri 0600-1400, Place Tzanck kit in CSF-Cytology bin; call Histology After hours, weekends/holidays: NOTIFY PATHOLOGIST ON CALL if requested STAT. If not requested STAT, send to Histology for routine processing. If not sure if the Tzanck prep is requested STAT, check with the ordering physician.
Revised
12-12-19