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Preparation
Wash the area of skin to be scraped with an alcohol swab.
Remove any ointment or residual applications using soap and water.
Disinfect the area with a skin cleansing alcohol wipe and allow it to dry.
Abrade the infested area with a sterile scalpel to the depth of pinpoint bleeding.
Transfer skin scrapings to a sterile yellow top pot for transport to the laboratory. Do NOT include the scalpel – dispose of in sharps bin
Label pot with patient name, UR No and DOB, date of collection, site of collection
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