Mycology
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Department: Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: Skin scrapings, nail clippings, hair Turnaround Time: 5-7 days microscopy, culture 3-6 weeks |
Microscopy and culture for dermatophytes - please state if contact with animals as prolonged culture may be required for zoonotic infections
Other Comments:
Collection container Sterile plain container or dermatophyte collection container
Special instructions - Provide relevant clinical data including contact with animals
Specimen transport: If processing is delayed store at ambient temperature