The Efficacy of Sample Storage Envelopes in Collecting Scales From the Skin and Nails for Mycology Laboratory Diagnosis of Superficial Fungal Infection

Lalita Matthapan; Sumanas Bunyaratavej; Charussri Leeyaphan; Pantaree Kobkurkul; Thrit Hutachoke; Supisara Wongdama; Suthasanee Prasertsook; Bawonpak Pongkittilar; Chatisa Panyawong; Waranyoo Prasong; Akkarapong Plengpanich

doi:10.1155/2024/6325772

Dermatology Research and Practice (Jan 2024)

The Efficacy of Sample Storage Envelopes in Collecting Scales From the Skin and Nails for Mycology Laboratory Diagnosis of Superficial Fungal Infection

Lalita Matthapan,
Sumanas Bunyaratavej,
Charussri Leeyaphan,
Pantaree Kobkurkul,
Thrit Hutachoke,
Supisara Wongdama,
Suthasanee Prasertsook,
Bawonpak Pongkittilar,
Chatisa Panyawong,
Waranyoo Prasong,
Akkarapong Plengpanich

Affiliations

Lalita Matthapan: Department of Dermatology
Sumanas Bunyaratavej: Department of Dermatology
Charussri Leeyaphan: Department of Dermatology
Pantaree Kobkurkul: Department of Dermatology
Thrit Hutachoke: Department of Dermatology
Supisara Wongdama: Department of Dermatology
Suthasanee Prasertsook: Department of Dermatology
Bawonpak Pongkittilar: Department of Dermatology
Chatisa Panyawong: Department of Dermatology
Waranyoo Prasong: Department of Dermatology
Akkarapong Plengpanich: Department of Dermatology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6325772
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2024

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Conclusions: Sample storage envelopes effectively maintained diagnostic accuracy for up to 28 days with KOH examination for both skin and nail samples. Given the high specificity even on Day 28 for fungal culture, transferring samples within 28 days remains a reliable practice.

Published in Dermatology Research and Practice

ISSN: 1687-6105 (Print); 1687-6113 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dermatology
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/3029

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