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Introduction KOH Mount of Bile is a direct microscopic examination technique used to detect fungal elements in bile fluid collected during ERCP, biliary drainage, cholecystectomy, or liver procedures.Because bile contains mucus, epithelial debris, fats, and pigments, a 10–20% Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) solution is used to …
Introduction KOH mount of sputum is a rapid, direct microscopic technique used to detect fungal elements in the respiratory tract. A 10–20% Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) solution digests mucus, epithelial cells, and debris in sputum, while preserving the chitin-rich fungal cell walls, making them appear clear, …
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, although it can also impact other parts of the body. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a type of bacteria that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or …