Microsporum spp., M. equinum / canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. equinum / 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
Tests for Microsporum spp. (MSPP), M. equinum and canis (MEQU, MCAN), M. gypseum (MGYP) including Arthroderma gypseum (AGYP), A. fulvum (AFUL), A. incurvatum (AINC); Trichophyton spp. (TSPP), T. equinum (TEQU) and mentagrophytes including Arthroderma benhamiae (ABEN), A. vanbreuseghemii (AVAN).
This code is specific for Equine species. For canine and feline species, use code CT982. For rabbits or small rodents (and hedgehogs), use code CT984.