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Nail Clippings for Fungi (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Dermatophyte culture

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

FUN

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Nail Clippings

Container Types:

Special:Agar Plates for Dermatophyte Culture
Plain 70mL pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Cut nail into small pieces. Implant the nail clippings onto the surface of the special agar plates supplied by the laboratory or place in a sterile pot.

Do not send blades to the laboratory.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

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