Fungal culture
KOH test for Fungal culture & LPCB stain: A fungal culture is a medical test that helps determine the presence of fungi in a particular area of the human body. Fungi are microorganisms that thrive in dark and moist environments. They can be found in various places like shoes, damp locker rooms, and skin folds. Physicians utilise the KOH preparation test to examine fungal infection. KOH is an abbreviation for potassium hydroxide, which is the solution used for testing.
Fungal smear test (KOH test)
A fungal smear test (KOH test) is often done to evaluate the degree of fungal infection and to affirm that the patient is suffering from fungal infection.
Gram staining
Gram staining is commonly used to distinguish two types of bacteria depending on their different cell wall constituents. The procedure distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative groups by colouring the cells red or violet. Gram-positive bacteria stain violet, while Gram-negative bacteria stain red.
AFB stain
Acid-fast stain is an examination performed in a laboratory that determines whether a sample of tissue, blood, or other body substance has been infected with bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases. It is also known as the Ziehl-Neelsen method.
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