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
Helpful Videos
General
How to Package Specimens
Using the Requisition Form
Biopsy Procedures
Punch Biopsy
Shave Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
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