The South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratory at Croydon Hospital will be the first in the world to use an analyser from the Werfen ACL TOP 700 series. The ACL TOP 570 has anew and improved design and can run more tests every hour.
Nail Clippings – Mycology
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - Microscopy results are available 48-72 hours after receipt. Culture results are available after 3 weeks or earlier if positive. |
Collection conditions
Skin, hair or nail clippings. Use a dry sterile container. All fluid should be collected aseptically and transferred directly.
Additional information
Sample stability – 1 week
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