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Introduction and Principle A nail clipping KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) mount is the fastest and most cost-effective diagnostic test used to detect fungal elements in nails. It serves as the primary screening tool for confirming onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) before starting long-term oral antifungal therapy The …
Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or other microorganisms present in a patient’s sputum, a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract. This diagnostic test is crucial in …
Introduction Nasal swab culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic laboratory test used to identify and determine the antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms present in the nasal passages. It is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and management of various respiratory infections, particularly those caused by bacteria. …