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Skin Scrapings for Fungi

Alternative Names:Dermatophyte culture
Fungal culture
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:DERM C
Specimen Types:Skin Scrapings
Container Types:
Special:Agar Plates for Dermatophyte Culture
Plain 70mL pot
Collection & Request Instructions:

Do not treat affected area prior to scraping. Firmly scrape the lesion at the advancing border.

Implant the scrapings into the surface of the special agar plates (supplied by laboratory) or collect in a sterile pot.

Do not send blades to the laboratory.

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature