Price:
Rs. 420.00
Sample Type: Air Dried Smears From Vesicular fluid
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the Tzanck Smear test include?
It includes scraping cells from a fresh blister or vesicle and examining them under a microscope for diagnostic changes.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
Metropolis Healthcare prepares and stains the smear, then evaluates it for multinucleated giant cells and other abnormal cell patterns.
Which conditions can this test help identify?
It helps identify herpes simplex, herpes zoster, varicella infections, and some autoimmune blistering diseases.
Is any preparation required before the test?
No preparation is needed; the lesion simply needs to be fresh for accurate sampling.
How is the sample collected at Metropolis Healthcare?
A clinician gently scrapes the base of a blister or vesicle, and the sample is immediately processed for microscopic review.
Is the procedure painful?
Only mild discomfort may occur during scraping, and the procedure is completed quickly.
How soon can I expect results from Metropolis Healthcare?
Results are usually available on the same day, depending on laboratory workflow.
Can this test confirm the exact virus causing the lesion?
It can suggest viral involvement but cannot specify the exact virus; further testing like PCR may be advised