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KOH preparation

Lab Test
Test KOH preparation
Indication Determine the presence of fungi in skin, nails or hair
Normal Range No fungus elements identified
Sample Fungal specimen
Test Method 10% KOH with gentle heat, alternately 20% KOH or 10% KOH and 40 % dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Related Tests Fungus smear, Gram stain, Indian ink preparation.
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