A physician asks a nurse to take a smear from herpetic lesions in an older patient's hip to diagnose the disorder.What is the most probable test that will be performed?

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The most probable test to be performed to diagnose a herpetic lesion is the Tzanck test which involves taking a sample of the fluid from the lesion and examining it under a microscope for the presence of viral infected cells. Culture and sensitivity test to a bactericide is not relevant in this case since herpes is caused by a virus, not a bacterium. A complete blood count may not be specific enough to diagnose the disorder, while titration for the strength of the pathogen is not a commonly used test for diagnosing herpes.

A Physician Asks a Nurse to Take a Smear from Herpetic