Fungal Identification and Antifungal Analysis involve two tests:

Fungal Identification: Involves culturing the fungus present in a clinical sample to identify the species and determine what type of fungus is causing the infection.

Antifungal Analysis: After identification, the fungus is exposed to different antifungal medications on laboratory plates to assess the fungus' susceptibility to these drugs.

Clinical Indications:

Accurate Diagnosis: Identifies the species of fungus involved in the infection.
Treatment Guide: Determines which antifungal medications are effective against the specific fungus.
Sample Collection Procedure:
A clinical sample (e.g., tissue, body fluid, or skin sample) is taken and cultured under laboratory conditions for fungal growth.

Patient Preparation:
Instructions may vary depending on the type of sample required. In some cases, special preparation may be required before the sample is taken.

Additional Considerations:

The antifungal test provides crucial information for the effective treatment of fungal infections, as it determines which medications are most effective against the identified fungus.
The results should be interpreted by healthcare professionals to guide clinical treatment.