Laboratory Services

GMS for Fungus (Nail)

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
GMS for Fungus (Nail)
Synonym(s)

NAIL-GMS

Specimen Type

Nails collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Collect nails from cleansed feet and/or hands. Store at room temperature, refrigeration is not recommended.

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history.

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Frozen or fixed specimens.

Department (code)

Histology

Methodology

Special Stain, Ventana BenchMark Special Stainer (Spokane, Tukwila, Richland)

Estimated TAT

12 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Saturday

Retention

Blocks: 10 years
Slides: 10 years

CPT Code(s)

88312