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Fungal microscopy and culture - skin scrapings

Alternate names:
Fungal culture
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
FUN
Specimen types:
Skin scraping
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:

Specimen Collection Instructions

Do not treat the affected area prior to scraping

Equipment 
Sterile pot, sterile scalpel blade with handle or glass microscope slide, adhesive tape and alcohol swab

Preparation 

Remove any ointment or residual applications using soap and water.

Ensure the skin surface is dry before proceeding with the scraping.

Wash the area of skin to be scraped with an alcohol swab.


Specimen Collection

Stretching the skin, scrape the outer periphery of the lesion with the blade/slide perpendicular to the skin surface.

Collect all of the skin material into a sterile pot.
Remove adherent scrapings from the blade by rubbing against the edge of the pot.  Do not place the blade in the pot with the scrapings.  Specimens will not be processed if received in the laboratory with the blade remaining in the pot.

Label the pot with the patient’s full name, date, time and site of collection.

Store the specimen at room temperature and deliver to the laboratory on the day of collection.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 weeks

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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