FUNGUS EXAMINATION ROUTINE KOH PREPARATION

What this test checks

Examines skin/nail samples after KOH treatment to detect fungal infection.

Why do people get this test?

Fast diagnosis of suspected fungal skin or nail infection.

When you should consider this test

• Skin rashes that don't respond to creams
• Nail thickening/discolouration
• Suspected ringworm

How to prepare

Skin or nail scraping at collection.