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| samples of skin are sent to a laboratory to detect presence of microorganisms. |
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| scrapings from skin lesions, hair specimens, or nail clippings are sent to laboratory for culture and microscopic examination. |
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| use of subfrezing temperature via liquid nitrogen application to destroy tissue. |
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| use of sharp dermal curet to scrape away a skin lesion |
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| tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark. |
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| thin layers of malignant growth are removed, and each is examined under a microscope. |
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| suspected malignant skin lesions are removed and sent to the pathology laboratory for microscopic examination. |
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