Fungal Smear test is performed on a sample of pericardial fluid to measure the level of Fungal Smear (Body Fluids) in the pericardial fluid.It is performed to confirm Fungal Infection of Pericardial Fluid and also during the treatment and after the treatment of Fungal Infection of Pericardial Fluid and Immunosuppressive Condition.
No special preparation is needed for Fungal Smear Koh Test Pericardial Fluid. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Fungal Smear Koh Test Pericardial Fluid. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | A normal KOH test result shows no Fungi. A stained slide fluoresce is observed if positive for fungus. A positive test indicates Fungal infection but it cannot identify the organism. If KOH test is positive then, specimen is inoculated into culture media. |