Culture Malassezia Test and Its Cost

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What is Culture Malassezia Test?

Malassezia (pronounced mah-luh-SEE-zee-uh) or Pityrosporum folliculitis (pronounced pity-RAH-spur-uhm fuh-lihk-you-LIE-tiss) is a fungal infection that causes bumps on your skin. Malassezia yeast is one of the microorganisms (flora) that normally live on your skin. Malassezia folliculitis can occur when too much Malassezia grows and enters your hair follicles.

Other Names

>>Pityrosporum folliculitis is another name for Malassezia culture test.

Why it is done?

If you have a breakout of itchy bumps as a symptom of Malassezia culture test, your doctor will recommend this test. Typically, the bumps are the same size and shape.

What is the procedure for Culture Malassezia Test?

Direct microscopy, culture-based methods (often a combination of morphological features of the isolate combined with biochemical tests), and molecular-based methods such as Polymerase Chain Reaction techniques are used to confirm the presence of Malassezia yeasts.

How does one prepare for the test? 

>>No preparation is needed.

Required documents

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care

>>No care is required.

The Cost of Culture Malassezia  Test in Delhi

The Culture Malassezia Test costs vary by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centre like Ganesh Diagnostic. Training and experienced professionals are staffed to assure patient and visitor safety.