Culture and Sensitivity, Nail

Description

This test involves culturing samples taken from nails to identify fungal or bacterial pathogens. It’s primarily used to diagnose nail infections such as onychomycosis or bacterial paronychia. The culture process allows for the growth and identification of fungi or bacteria present in the nail sample. For fungal infections, it can help distinguish between different types of fungi. Sensitivity testing, particularly for bacterial infections, determines which antimicrobial agents will be most effective. This test is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of nail disorders, especially those resistant to empiric therapy.