Fungal Stain Hair

The Fungal Stain Hair test is a home-based diagnostic service that uses microscopic staining of plucked hair and scalp scrapings to identify fungal elements—most commonly dermatophytes—so clinicians can rapidly confirm tinea capitis and other scalp fungal infections. A trained, certified collector conducts convenient at-home sample collection across Dubai and sends specimens to accredited laboratories for fast, reliable processing without the need to visit a clinic. This test is recommended for anyone with patchy hair loss, persistent scalp itching, scaling or inflamed patches—particularly children and immunocompromised individuals—and results should be reviewed with a dermatologist to guide appropriate antifungal treatment within the UAE healthcare framework.

• KOH mount (hair) — detection of fungal elements
• Lactophenol cotton blue stain — visualization of hyphae and spores
• Direct microscopy — presence/absence of hyphae and arthroconidia
• Fungal species identification — Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton
• Fungal culture (when requested) — growth and colony morphology
• Antifungal susceptibility (optional, on culture-positive samples)

• Microscopic fungal stain of hair and scalp scrapings to detect dermatophytes and yeast (tinea capitis)
• Home sample collection by certified technician across Dubai—no clinic visit required
• Processed at accredited labs with fast turnaround, typically 24–48 hours for results
• Concise positive/negative report with lab notes to support treatment decisions or dermatologist referral
• Suitable for adults and children; avoid topical antifungals or hair treatments 48 hours before collection

• Rapid detection of fungal elements (hyphae and spores) in hair shafts using specialized fungal stain and microscopy
• Home sample collection by licensed, certified technicians across Dubai following contact‑safe procedures
• Fast laboratory turnaround for preliminary results, typically within 24–72 hours to support quick clinical decisions
• Designed for diagnosis of tinea capitis and other scalp fungal infections in both children and adults
• Clear, clinician‑friendly report with interpretation and recommendations for confirmatory culture or treatment follow‑up

• At‑home collection of plucked hair and scalp scrapings by certified technicians across Dubai
• Microscopic fungal stain with culture confirmation to detect dermatophytes and yeast infections (tinea capitis)
• Fast, lab‑certified results with species identification and clinical interpretation within 24–72 hours
• Suitable for adults and children; non‑invasive test with no fasting or special preparation required