Fungal Culture (Dermatophytes)
| Description | Isolation and identification of fungus from diagnostic samples. |
| Department | Microbiology |
| Fee | $26 |
| Days Tested | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 14-21 days- some isolates may require additional incubation for structure formation and may result in extended turnaround time |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen | Hair, brush containing hair. If sending hair only, follicle must be present. |
| Sampling Requirements | Aseptically collected sample. Do not add formalin, saline, or broth to fresh tissue. |
| Collection Container | Sterile, sealed, leak-proof, plastic container |
| Packaging Instructions | Label all samples. Ship at room temperature. |
| Additional Information |
Need a rapid result? We also offer Dermatophyte species PCR. Check out our Microbiology page for helpful collection and interpretation information. *Isolation of the main fungal agent of bovine ringworm is unlikely due to culture method limitations. Dermatophyte species PCR is recommended for bovine ringworm. **Certain strains of the equine dermatophyte Trichophyton equinum require additional nutrients to grow on culture. Unable to rule out the presence of Trichophyton equinum. |