| Preferred Sample | Hair, brush containing hair. If sending hair only, follicle must be present. |
| Fee | $24 |
| Schedule | 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 |
| Description | Isolation and identification of fungus from diagnostic samples. |
| Species | Bovine* | Canine | Feline | Equine | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Wildlife Exotic | Other |
| Shipping Requirements | Send hair or brush in closed container or bag. Ship at room temperature. |
| Additional Instructions | 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. |