Effective November 2023, all requests for dermatophyte culture or microscopy will automatically be tested using both methods, if specimen quantity permits. Submissions that do not contain an adequate amount of specimen will be prioritized to the specific test requested. Submitters will be contacted to prioritize test method if both culture and microscopy were requested for a specimen with insufficient quantity for both.
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