KOH Mount for Fungus Microscopy

Basic tutorial on preparing KOH mount, intended to be done bedside/ point of care test (POCT) lab.
Tissue samples may require up to an hour for digestion. Place the cover slip and leave it till digestion is complete.
All samples should be sent to Microbiology lab for confirmation.

[@chibirithan2567]

Easily explained. Thank you.

[@fabiorinaldi4664]

Hi, one question. For a direct vision of scales or parts of nails, do you suggest KOH before? And after KOH much time then the lactophenol cotton blue must be used? Thanks again!

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