Fungal Stain Nail

The Fungal Stain Nail is a home‑collection diagnostic test where a trained technician collects nail clippings or subungual debris and laboratory staining (commonly KOH or fluorescent stains) is used to visualise fungal hyphae or yeast under microscopy, providing a rapid, preliminary confirmation of onychomycosis. It is ideal for patients with discoloured, thickened or brittle nails and helps clinicians decide on topical or systemic antifungal treatment; samples are processed in UAE‑certified laboratories with convenient same‑day pickup across Dubai. Remember that a positive stain confirms fungal elements but a negative stain does not fully exclude infection, so culture or PCR may be recommended for species identification in persistent cases, and avoid applying nail polish or topical antifungals before collection to improve accuracy.

• Fungal elements (hyphae and spores)
• Yeast cells (Candida)
• Dermatophyte structures
• Non-dermatophyte moulds
• KOH microscopy result
• Calcofluor white stain result

• Home collection of nail clippings/scrapings with convenient same‑day pickup across Dubai
• Processed in certified UAE labs using fungal stain (KOH/PAS) for direct microscopic detection
• Suitable for both toenails and fingernails to detect dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds
• Fast turnaround — preliminary microscopy results typically within 24–48 hours to inform treatment
• Lab-certified report formatted for UAE healthcare providers and prescription follow-up

• Detects fungal elements (hyphae/spores) in nail clippings or subungual debris using validated microscopic staining for rapid diagnosis
• Convenient home collection in Dubai with same-day pickup by trained technicians and hygienic sample handling
• Processed in UAE-accredited laboratories with documented chain-of-custody for reliable, professional reporting
• Distinguishes fungal infection from non‑infectious nail conditions to guide targeted topical or systemic antifungal therapy
• Fast, clear lab report suitable for submission to your dermatologist or podiatrist for prompt treatment planning

• Home collection of nail clippings/scrapings by a trained technician with convenient Dubai same-day pickup
• Microscopic fungal stain (e.g., KOH/PAS) for rapid detection of fungal elements in fingernails and toenails
• Processed in UAE‑certified laboratories with quality‑controlled reporting to support clinical diagnosis
• Suitable for suspected onychomycosis; no fasting required—ensure clean, dry nails and avoid recent topical antifungal application before collection