Wet Mount ( KOH ) - Nail Scrappings
Test Code
W07
Also Known As
#1) KOH Preparation #2) Fungal Wet Mount #3) Nail Fungal Screen #4) Potassium Hydroxide Test #5) Mycology Wet Mount #6) Onychomycosis Screen #7) Direct Microscopic Examination for Fungi #8) Keratin Dissolution Test #9) Nail Scraping for Fungus #10) Dermatophyte Screen #11) KOH Microscopy Audit #12) Skin/Nail Fungal Baseline #13) Rapid Mycology Identification #14) Fungal Hyphae Detection #15) Standard KOH Smear
Test Parameters Included
#1) Identification of Fungal Elements: The laboratory looks for structural evidence of fungal growth. This includes Hyphae (long, thread-like branches... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy: We utilize Microscopy with KOH Treatment. The nail scrappings are placed on a glass slide, treated with a drop of 10%–20% Potassium Hydrox... Read more
Sample Required
NAIL SCRAPPINGS
Preparation
* No Fasting Required: You can eat and drink normally before providing the sample. * Clean Nails: Ensure the affected nail is free of any nail polish... Read more
Schedule Report
2 Days
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why does the report take 48 hours? While the microscopic exam is fast, the nail pieces often need several hours or overnight to fully dissolve in t... Read more
Test Description
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