PCR Testing
Molecular analysis of a specimen to determine if DNA of an organism is present.
Onychodystrophy PCR Test
Determining the exact infectious agents to treat leads to improved patient outcomes.
Skin Infection PCR Test
Early and effective treatment of web space infections through accurate diagnosis can limit treatment failures and prevent compounding infections.
Additional Pathology Services
Histopathologic, histochemical, and/or immunophenotypic examination of skin, soft tissue, bone, and cytology obtained though biopsy, excision amputation
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
REFERENCES
- Bako Diagnostics’ internal data
- Based on FDA product labeling indications and usage
- Chandran, N. S., J. Y. Pan, Z. A. Pramono, H. H. Tan and C. S. Seow (2013). “Complementary role of a polymerase chain reaction test in the diagnosis of onychomycosis.” Australas J Dermatol 54(2): 105-108.
- Ghannoum, M A, et al. “A Large-Scale North American Study of Fungal Isolates from Nails: the Frequency of Onychomycosis, Fungal Distribution, and Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, Oct. 2000