Bill,
This is a TZANC test, which is in brief a cytologic examination of material
from a bulla or blister.
Usually the roof is gently scraped and examined with any bulla fluid.
Useful for acantholytic v. non-acantholytic blisters and also in the
diagnosis of Herpes.
Terry

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Subject: 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