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Mycologisch onderzoek

Name: Mycologisch onderzoek
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 20.0 EUR

Mycologisch onderzoek (direct en kweek) Monster vacht huid overige Doorlooptijd 15 tot 30 dagen

€20.00 Incl. BTW

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Mycological examination (Direct Microscopy and Culture)

This test combines direct microscopic examination with fungal culture to detect dermatophytes, yeasts and other fungi responsible for skin, hair and superficial fungal infections in animals.

Culture remains the gold standard for confirming fungal infections and identifying the causative organism.

Waarom testen?

This examination helps to:

Diagnose fungal skin and hair infections.
Confirm suspected dermatophytosis (ringworm).
Identify pathogenic yeasts and filamentous fungi.
Differentiate fungal infections from bacterial or parasitic skin diseases.
Support appropriate antifungal treatment.

Resultaten

The report includes:

Direct microscopic examination: Presence or absence of fungal elements.
Fungal culture: Growth or no growth of fungi.
Identification of the isolated fungal organism, when applicable.

Results should always be interpreted together with the patient's clinical signs and history.

Voorbeeld

Suitable samples include:

Hair (fur)
Skin scrapings
Other clinical specimens as recommended by your veterinarian.

Doorlooptijd

15 to 30 working days

Hoe het werkt

🛒 Koop de test: kies de test en koop hem online.

📧 Ontvang de instructies: na bevestiging van de betaling ontvangt u de instructies voor het afnemen van het monster per e-mail.

📄 Vul het formulier in: print het inzendformulier en vul het in met de identificatie van het dier.

✨ Neem het monster af: trek 20 tot 40 haren met wortel (bulbus) uit en plak ze in het gemarkeerde vak op het formulier, of laat uw dierenarts bloed afnemen in een K3-EDTA-buis.

📮 Stuur het naar het laboratorium: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Ontvang het rapport: het gecertificeerde rapport wordt uitgegeven zodra de analyse is gevalideerd.

Veelgestelde vragen

Which samples can be submitted?

Hair, skin scrapings and other suitable clinical specimens collected by a veterinarian.

Why does the test take up to 30 days?

Many fungi grow slowly in culture. A prolonged incubation period ensures that slow-growing organisms are detected before issuing a final negative result.

What is the difference between direct microscopy and culture?

Direct microscopy provides a rapid assessment for fungal elements, while culture confirms the diagnosis and identifies the fungal species responsible for the infection.

Can antifungal treatment affect the results?

Yes. Antifungal medication may reduce fungal growth and lead to false-negative results. Whenever possible, samples should be collected before treatment begins.

How long does it take to receive the results?

Results are generally available within 15 to 30 working days, depending on fungal growth.

Meer

Fungal infections of the skin and hair are commonly caused by dermatophytes, although yeasts and environmental fungi may also be involved.

Direct microscopic examination provides a rapid preliminary assessment, while fungal culture confirms the diagnosis and allows identification of the causative organism. Because many fungi grow slowly, cultures may require up to 30 days before a final negative result can be issued.

Proper sample collection is essential to maximize diagnostic sensitivity. Samples should be collected before initiating antifungal treatment whenever possible.