The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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Key Information
Appropriate Tests
See also Candidiasis, Aspergillosis.
Superficial
Tinea versicolor
Testing rarely indicated; MCS fungal (Malassezia furfur) of skin scrapings in doubtful cases.
Dermatophytic
MCS fungal of skin scrapings, hair, nail clippings as appropriate. Skin biopsy only occasionally indicated.
Deep, disseminated
Blood, Cerebrospinal fluid examination, urine, sputum, tissue biopsy or body fluid - MCS fungal. Histopathology.
Cryptococcal Ag (serum and CSF) if indicated. Dimorphic fungal infections are geographically confined, but should be considered after travel history obtained.
Predisposing factors include
If mucormycosis suspected: urgent lesion biopsy and sterile fluid, MCS fungal, consult pathologist.
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