| EX0475 CULTURE MALASSEZIA |
| Specimen: |
Submit Skin scrapings in a sterile container. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
48 hrs |
NA |
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| Method: |
Conventional culture and Automated identification. |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
The lipophilic yeast Malassezia is dimorphic in that it colonizes the skin in the yeast phase but transforms to the mold phase when it causes disease. Malassezia species are part of the indigenous human flora found in the stratum corneum of the back, chest, scalp & face – areas rich in sebaceous glands. They cause superficial cutaneous infections like Tinea versicolor, Folliculitis, and Seborrhoeic dermatitis. However, disseminated infection or fungemia is rare and almost always seen in premature neonates receiving parenteral lipid preparations through a central venous catheter. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Dermatologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Skin |
| Components: |
Does not include ANTIFUNGAL SENSITIVITY |
| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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