In which procedure is a skin scraping done and the fluid from a vesicle put on a slide and then stained?
A)Wood's lamp
B)allergy skin testing
C)Tzanck test
D)C&S

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The procedure described involves scraping the skin to collect cells and then staining them on a slide. This is known as a Tzanck test and is used to diagnose certain viral infections like herpes. A) Wood's lamp is a different type of test that uses ultraviolet light to examine the skin. B) Allergy skin testing involves exposing the skin to small amounts of allergens to determine allergic reactions. D) C&S (Culture and Sensitivity) refers to collecting a sample of bodily fluid or tissue and testing it to identify any bacteria or other pathogens present and determine the best antibiotic treatment.

In Which Procedure Is a Skin Scraping Done and the Fluid