Skin Biopsy with Special Stains | Lahalak Platform
An advanced step for diagnosing complex skin conditions and deep fungal infections using stains that reveal hidden tissue structures with high diagnostic accuracy.
Scientific name: Skin Biopsy with Special Stains
Histological examination of a skin biopsy involves more than just routine staining (hematoxylin and eosin - H&E). It is supplemented with specialized histological stains applied to the slides to characterize specific components. Common examples include PAS or GMS staining for fungi, Fite or ZN staining for acid-fast bacteria, Congo Red staining for...
Service type
Diagnostic Skin Biopsy
Duration
20-30 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Advanced histological analysis of a skin sample using the required special stains
- Consult a dermatologist (dermatopathologist) to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required.
- There are no special patient requirements that differ from those for a standard skin biopsy. The decision and staining are performed in the laboratory at the request of the pathologist.
- The result may take additional time (two to four working days) after the routine staining result is issued, due to the need to prepare the slides and apply the special stain.
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