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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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