Fungal Identification
- Test Code
- M082
- Results:
- 2 days. If further culturing is required, testing may be extended 7‑10 days.
- Specimen
- DTM fungal culture bottle, or fungal culture plate.
- Test Description
- Used after fungal growth has occurred in order to identify the fungi as dermatophytes versus saprophytic fungi.
Note: If there is no growth on the sample, this is converted to M080.