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Slit skin smear

A skin smear is a test in which a sample of material is collected from a tiny cut in the skin and then stained for M. leprae, an acid-fast bacillus. Why take a… Read full description

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Slit skin smear

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Universal precautions should be observed in obtaining skin smears. The skin is cleansed with 70% alcohol and air-dried or wiped dry with cotton. (Zephiran tends to make the skin too slippery and is not recommended.) A fold of skin is made relatively avascular by pinching or mild clamping.

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Slit skin smear

A skin smear is a test in which a sample of material is collected from a tiny cut in the skin and then stained for M. leprae, an acid-fast bacillus. Why take a skin smear? • To confirm a diagnosis of skin smear-positive multibacillary leprosy in a suspect.

What is slit skin smear test?

A skin smear is a test in which a sample of material is collected from a tiny cut in the skin and then stained for M. leprae, an acid-fast bacillus. Why take a skin smear? • To confirm a diagnosis of skin smear-positive multibacillary leprosy in a suspect.

How Does It Work?

  • Choose the test you need and add it to cart .

  • Add the patient/Choose the patient(if already add ).

  • Provide personal information including name and address.

  • Book a slot for sample collection.

  • Pay for the test including a secure online payment method.

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