Maybe that should mean Tzanck-Test? Tzanck described the polymorph, bizarre
keratinocytes in Herpes simplex infection,
they are sometimes called Tzanck-cells in cyto-preparations of
skin-blisters.

Literature:
e.g. N Engl J Med 1997 Aug 21;337(8):535
Images in clinical medicine. Positive Tzanck smear.
Cohen LM

Dr. Alexander Nader
Path. Institut Hanuschkrankenhaus
A 1140 Wien, Oesterreich

 
Alexander.Nader@wgkk.sozvers.at <mailto:Alexander.Nader@wgkk.sozvers.at>

privat: Alexander.Nader@univie.ac.at
<mailto:Alexander.Nader@univie.ac.at>


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Bill Sinai (Anatomical Pathology)
> [mailto:Bills@icpmr.wsahs.nsw.gov.au]
> Gesendet am: Mittwoch, 02. Februar 2000 10:15
> An: 'Histonet'; Histomail?
> Betreff: Stain information
>
> Dear All,
>
> Has anyone ever heard of a TZANG stain for skin. I have no idea what
> it should stain.  It has been requested by a clinician on a request
> form.
>
> Thanks
> Bill Sinai
> Department Manager
> Tissue Pathology
> ICPMR Westmead Hospital
> WESTMEAD NSW AUSTRALIA
> Phone 61+2+9845 7774  Fax 61+2+9687 2330
>