| Methodology: |
Microscopy
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Corneal or skin scrapings, hair, nail clippings, respiratory specimens, or tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Do not put nail clippings or hair in a moist environment (saline).Transport specimen in a sterile container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Remarks: Specimen source preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Swabs, blood, or bone marrow. Specimens submitted in gauze.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
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