[Histonet] Tzanck Stain Proficiency Testing

[Gladney, Diane C Ms MACH]

Hi Fellow Histonetters,
 
We have a new Dermatologist that wants to perform Tzanck Stain on skin
smears in his clinic. Out QA/QC manager asked me to find out if there is
a Proficiency Test available (like a survey from CAP) for this stain.
We are looking to get the dermatologist his own CLIP certificate and
this stain is considered moderate complexity testing. I am not even sure
if a proficiency test even exists for this stain. Does anyone out there
in Histonet Land have any info on this or some guidance that I may share
with our QA/QC manager?
 
As always, I know that if it is available, someone on Histonet will
know. Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Diane
 

Diane C. Gladney, HT (ASCP)
Supervisor, Histology/Cytology
Moncrief Army Community Hospital
Dept. of Pathology
4500 Stuart Street
P.O. Box 484
Ft. Jackson, SC  29207 

Email:  diane.gladney <@t> se.amedd.army.mil
Phone:  803-751-2530  FAX:  803-751-7829