Table 7: Results of Diagnostic Testing Performed by Consulting Dermatology Team

 

Tests

Positive

Negative

KOH

22

30

Tzanck smear

9

6

Wound culture

4

5

Scabies prep

0

2

Skin biopsy

46*

8*

*Positive skin biopsy is defined as one providing a definitive diagnosis. Negative skin biopsy is one not able to provide a definitive diagnosis.