Pre-testing Requirements
If bedside scraping is required phone ext. 88352.
No recent antifungal topical treatment
Additional Specimen Information
Patient Sample: Skin scraping, nail clipping, swab if scraping or clipping not available.
Sample Transportation: In sterile pottle if not being collected by microbiology staff. Please include scalpel if possible.
Inpatients: Phone ext. 88352 to arrange for a scientist to do skin scraping at an appropriate time. Please leave requisition form in patients notes.
Outpatients: Present to the CHLabs ground floor reception area where patient will be directed to consulting room for skin scraping.
