Preferred Specimen(s) Skin, hair, or nails
Transport Container Sterile screw-cap container
Transport Temperature Room temperature 2 weeks
Reject Criteria Received frozen
Methodology
- Fluroscent Microscopic
Clinical Significance Tissues containing keratin (skin, hair, and nails) can become infected with dermatophytes. These superficial fungal infections range in severity. Proper diagnosis can guide selection of therapy.