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Test indications |
Investigation of suspected dermatophyte infection. |
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Test information |
State specimen site, type and brief description of lesion. |
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Samples required |
Collect in a Dermapak, available from pathology stores, or a sterile universal. |
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Turnaround time* |
Total of 28 days, which includes an interim microscopy result at 3 days. |
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*Quoted turnaround times are the time from receipt of specimen into the laboratory to 90% of reports leaving the laboratory. Stated times are based on normal working hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory bank and public holidays. |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology |