Fungus Skin(scrapings,hair,nails)

Message
SRHC Clients:
Clean area with alcohol prior to collection.
Transport to SRH lab at room temperature same day for best practice.



Test Code
FUNS


Alias/See Also
Fungus Culture Skin
Fungal Culture Skin


Instructions
Clean area with alchohol prior to collection of skin scrapings, hair, nails.


Transport Container
Skin scrapings, hair, nails in sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Specimen Stability


Room Temperature: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks




Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
2-4 weeks




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