Wet Mount Microscopic Test | Lahalak Platform
Immediate diagnostic technique to detect parasites and fungi under the microscope, providing rapid preliminary results that help doctors start appropriate treatment for skin or intestinal infections without delay.
Scientific name: Wet Mount Microscopic Examination
A rapid, preliminary microscopic technique in which a fresh sample (vaginal discharge, stool, sputum, or skin lesions) is placed on a microscope slide with a drop of normal saline or potassium hydroxide (KOH). The slide is covered with a lid and examined directly under a light-field microscope to visualize motile organisms (such as Trichomonas vagi...
Service type
Direct microscopic examination
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Rapid microscopic examination (wet swab) of the sample
- Consult your treating physician to interpret the initial results
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Examining the sample as soon as possible (ideally within 30-60 minutes of collection) is crucial, especially for detecting motile trichinella parasites that may die or cease to move over time.
- The sample should be collected in a sterile container and transported directly to the laboratory without adding any preservatives.
- For vaginal swab: Avoid using vaginal douches, creams, or vaginal suppositories for 24-48 hours before taking the sample, as they may wash away or conceal the organisms.
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