| EX0735 FUNGUS EXAMINATION, ROUTINE: KOH CALCOFLUOR WHITE PREPARATION |
| Specimen: |
Submit Skin/Nail scrapings/Hair (including root) /CSF/Body fluid/Sputum/Bronchial washings / Tissue in a sterile screw-capped container OR 2 mL whole blood / Bone marrow in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Ship at 18–22°C OR Oral/Genital/wound swabs in 0.5 mL sterile normal saline. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| Ship at specified temperatures within 72 hrs |
Ship at specified temperatures within 72 hrs |
Ship at specified temperatures within 72 hrs |
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| Method: |
Fluorescent microscopy |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Fungal infections are more common in immunocompromised patients. The direct examination provides an immediate early presumptive diagnosis and initiation of antifungal therapy. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Dermatologist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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