Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: HairContainer/Tube:Sterile containerSpecimen Volume:At least5 to 10 infectedhairsCollection Instructions:Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.Specimen Type: Nail scrapingsContainer/Tube:Sterile containerSpecimen Volume:Entire collectionCollection Instructions: 1. Wipe nail with 70% alcohol.>2. Scrape outer surface of nail and discard.>3. Collect scraping from deeper, diseased areas of nail.4.Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.Specimen Type: Skin scrapingsContainer/Tube: Sterile containerSpecimen Volume:Entire collectionCollection Instructions: 1. Clean skin with 70% alcohol.>2. Scrape advancing edge of lesion with a sterile glass slide into container.3.Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.