Mycology Cutaneous

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

MYCO

Synonyms

Dermatophytes
Dermatophyte PCR
Fungal culture - cutaneous
fungal PCR
Mycology
Skin Scraping Mycology
Tinea

Turnaround Time

4 days

Test Code

2250

Specimen Type

• skin_sample

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Pre-testing Requirements

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.

Outpatients: Can be done at the GP Clinic or present to the Outpatients Blood Test Centre, ground floor, Christchurch Outpatients Building

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

PCR and microscopy, and culture if required.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$80.78 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2250

Sample Transportation: In sterile pottle if not being collected by microbiology staff. Please include scalpel if possible.

Outpatients: Can be done at the GP Clinic or present to the Outpatients Blood Test Centre, ground floor, Christchurch Outpatients Building

Contact Information

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Contact Information

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Contact Information

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