The physician ordered a Tzanck test to aid in making the diagnosis of ________
A) squamous cell carcinoma
B) shingles
C) pediculosis
D) lupus erythematosus
B
Explanation: A) The Tzanck test does not diagnose squamous cell carcinoma.
B) Correct! From fluid from the vesicle, the Tzanck test shows cells with the herpes virus in them.
C) The Tzanck test does not detect pediculosis.
D) The Tzanck test does not detect lupus erythematosus.
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