| abstract |
A fungal skin infection diagnostic kit is disclosed with a plurality of components stored within a box. The box can be provided with a colorful, attractive front graphic and may include a photo of a working pathologist, etc. The box can be provided with a hole allowing for easy hanging and display of the product. The kit is used for transferring one or more skin legions to a remote location, such as a diagnostic lab. The kit can include a plastic diagnostic slide with attached self-adhesive tape, a plastic specimen bag where the slide with attached skin legion can be placed, medical information and use instructions, and a return envelope. The specimen bag is preferably provided with a zip-type closing mechanism and a bar code with corresponding case number. The return envelope is preferably prepaid. The kit can also include a data form to be filled out by the user for his or her personal information. |