Culture, Dermatophytes

Collection Requirements

Source: skin lesion, nail, or hair clippings
Container: sterile cup

Collect active borders of skin lesion
A sterile toothbrush may be used for scalp specimens

Turn Around Time

2 weeks

Availability

Routine

Lab Processing Instructions

Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Microbiology

Instrumentation/Methodology

Culture

Reference Ranges

No fungus isolated

CPT

87101