Immunology services at St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals are merging into one service, which will be located at St George’s Hospital. This is taking place during October and November.
Skin Scrapings
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 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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