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| Investigation | Fungal Microscopy & Culture | | Indications | Fungal infections are infections that usually affect skin because they live off keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails. The symptoms of the infection depend on the type of fungus causing it and the part of your body affected. Infections of the skin may show scaly, red and itchy areas whilst infections of the scalp may lead to hair loss.
| | Specimen Type | Skin scrapings, nail clippings, hair | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Dermapak or universal container | | Volume | Affected skin/nail area | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Room temperature | | Turn around time for final test | Approximately 14 days after receipt in laboratory | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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