| Methodology: |
KOH with Calcofluor White/Microscopic Exam
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Tissue, sputum, skin scrapings, corneal scrapings, hair, nail clippings. Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Specimen in a sterile container. Do not put nail clippings or hair in a moist environment (saline). Send immediately to ARUP at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, and swabs.
Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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