Rabbit/Small Rodent Ringworm PCR with Dermatophyte Culture
Test Code
CT988
Results:
5-21 days.
Specimen
Minimum of 12 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or tooth brush sample. For dermatophyte culture can also submit preinoculated DTM bottle.
Test Description
Microsporum spp., M. equinum/canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. benhamiae/mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Culture, Dermatophytes
Evaluation for Ringworm infection via both PCR and standard culture.
Note: Plucked hair with roots (10‑20 hairs), a skin scraping, or a toothbrush sample submitted in a sterile, dry container, free of liquids and preservative or culture media.