Supravital microscopic fluorescent technique for the detection of tinea capitis
Reque, P.G.; Lorincz, A.E.
Cutis 42(2): 111-114
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 2458213 Document Number: 321341
A simple one-step, office technique for the identification of superficial mycoses is presented. Buffered acridine orange is used as a supravital stain for direct examination of specimens under a fluorescence microscope. Neither prior treatment with potassium hydroxide, nor tissue fixation is required. Results usually can be obtained in less than five minutes. Extensive training in use of the microscope is not required.