Anatomic Pathology
BakoDx offers industry-leading histopathologic, histochemical, and/or immunophenotypic examination of skin, soft tissue, bone, and cytology obtained though biopsy, excision amputation.
Histopathology for Onychodystrophy
PAS
Periodic Acid–Schiff
Identifies non-degenerated fungal elements
GMS
Grocott Methenamine Silver
Identifies degenerated fungal elements
FM
Fontana-Masson
Identifies pigmented saprophytes and melanin pigment which may be associated with a melanocytic neoplasm
Specimen Testing Turnaround Time
Routine Skin: 24-48 Hours
Routine Nail: 24-48 Hours
Routine Bone: 2-3 Days
Fine Needle Aspiration: 24-48 Hours
Additional Testing Services
PCR based testing identifying genetic materials
Onychomycosis; additional, non-microbiologic tests to be added (i.e. oncologic)
Conventional growth-based microbiology testing for the presence of microorganisms in a sample
Qualification and quantification of small fiber peripheral neuropathy
Utilizes immunohistochemistry and morphometric analysis