Skin/Nail examination for fungus
4000 dram
Description
This test is a microscopic examination of a scrapes taken from a skin, nail or ingrown toenail, potassium hydroxide solution (koh) is added to the sample, the slide is examined under the microscope. As a result of the study, it is possible to detect the presence of spores, micelles and pseudomicelles.
Testing Method
Microscopic
What Type of Biological Sample Can Be Used for Testing?
1. Scrape from the skin
2. scrape from the nails
How to Prepare for the Test
• Do not wash the area for 24 hours
• Exclude the use of cosmetics, moisturizer 1-2 days, topical creams for 10 days
Implementation Timeline
If the test is taken Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00, the result is provided on the same day at 17:30. Saturday: 09:00-10:00, you receive the result after 13:00 by e-mail until 00:00 of the same day.
* Sample is accepted only at Kochar 7/3 branch
4000 dram
