Canine/Feline Ringworm PCR with Dermatophyte Culture
Test Code
T986
Results:
1-21 days.
Container
Hair, toothbrush, DTM
Specimen
Minimum of 15 plucked hair with roots, or skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives.
Test Description
Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Culture, Dermatophytes
Evaluation for Ringworm infection via both PCR and standard culture.