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Skin Scrapings

Category Bacteriology Medical Microbiology
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 scrapings, hair or nail clippings. Use a dry sterile bottle. All tissue samples should be collected aseptically and transferred directly.

Additional information

Sample stability – 1 week

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