21 days. Preliminary report available every 7 days. Final report available at 21 days (3 weeks) or upon identification.
Container
DTM bottle, culturette, container.
Specimen
One or more of the following: Dry hair, nails, skin scraping, body fluid, or lesion material collected in a sterile red top or other sterile container without additive (dry, without saline).
Test Description
If Ringworm is suspected, use code CT983 or CT987.
This test is for fungal culture and identification. Not for suspected Ringworm infections.
Label sample and submission form with source. Indicate on submission form if dimorphic fungal infection is suspected (E.g., coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, or histoplasmosis). Test includes fungal culture with identification. Sensitivities are not included.