Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii)
Specimen
Minimum of 10 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives
Test Description
A highly sensitive and specific test used when clinical signs are suggestive of Ringworm infection. Tests for Microsporum spp. (MSPP), M. canis (MCAN), M. gypseum (MGYP) including Arthroderma gypseum (AGYP), A. fulvum (AFUL), A. incurvatum (AINC); Trichophyton spp. (TSPP), T. mentagrophytes (TMEN) including Arthroderma benhamiae (ABEN), A. vanbreuseghemii (AVAN).