Bacteriology, wet mount
Code:
wm
Lab:
B
Days test started:
M-F
TAT:
2-5 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
1) Affected tissue, lesion, fluid, exudate. 2) Hair and skin scrapings.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container: 1) with freezer packs. 2) without freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Collect into a leakproof sterile container. 1) Refrigerate immediately. 2) Store at room temperature.Additional Information
Wet mount is routinely done as a part of fungal culture (myc). This test is used for microscopic detection of fungal elements. Negative wet mount does not exclude fungal infection, and fungal culture is still recommended.