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Culture, Fungus, Sources Skin, Hair and Nails

Message
Presumptive Identification to genus level only.


Test Code
FUNGS


Preferred Specimen
Skin, Hair or Nails


Instructions
Skin, hair or nails only


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerated up to 36 hours


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Skin, hair and nails, all containing keratin, can become infected with dermatophytes.




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