Newcastle Laboratories

Fungal Culture (Skin, Hair, Nails)

Clinical Background:

This test is used to determine the exact type of fungus present when a dermatophyte fungal infection is suspected. Knowing the specific fungus involved helps determine the best treatment

This test is used to determine the exact type of fungus present when a dermatophyte fungal infection is suspected. Knowing the specific fungus involved helps determine the best treatment

Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    Sample of skin flakes from edge of lesion, nail or hairs (pulled out with roots) in Dermatophyte Fungal Collection Kit

    Sample of skin flakes from edge of lesion, nail or hairs (pulled out with roots) in Dermatophyte Fungal Collection Kit

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Sample of skin flakes from edge of lesion, nail or hairs (pulled out with roots) in Dermatophyte Fungal Collection Kit

    Sample of skin flakes from edge of lesion, nail or hairs (pulled out with roots) in Dermatophyte Fungal Collection Kit

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    Several pieces, ideally up to 16 pieces.

    Several pieces, ideally up to 16 pieces.

  • Minimum Volume Paediatric:

    Several pieces, ideally up to 16 pieces.

    Several pieces, ideally up to 16 pieces.

  • Special Requirement:

    None noted. Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10 °C

    None noted. Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10 °C

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours

    Stable at fridge/ambient temperature for 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Add On Test:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Quality Assurance:

    NEQAS

    NEQAS

  • Reference Ranges:

    None available

    None available

  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10°C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 10°C

  • Referenced Documents:

    31.12.14

    31.12.14

  • Other Info:

    In-house

    In-house

Availability:

Done daily during core hours

Turn Around:

14 days Culture, 2 Day Microscopy

Send To:

Department of Microbiology

Freeman Hospital
Freeman Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

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