Nails:
1. Remove nail polish.
2. Wipe nail with 70% alcohol prep pad.
3. Clip a generous portion of the affected area and collect scrapings
   of the excess keratin produced under the nail.
4. Place in sterile labeled container.

Skin:
1. If a dermatophyte "ring" is present on the skin, collect samples
   from the outer margin of the ring at its junction with the normal
   skin. Otherwise, collect scaling skin.
2. Gently scrape the surface of the skin at the active margin of the
   lesion with a slide or scalpel.
3. Place scrapings between two clean glass slides, wrap securely and
   place in sterile labeled container.

Hair:
1. Collect affected hair and place in sterile labeled container.