Fungus Direct Exam

Test Code
FUNEX


Alias/See Also
KOH Prep


Preferred Specimen
Skin scrapping, nail scrapping, hair or specimen on a culturette


Transport Container
Sterile leak proof container or culturette


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Skin,hair and nail specimens are stable 72 hours at ambient temperature. Other specimens should be transported to lab ASAP.


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
1 day




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