About the lab
Mycology laboratory is part of the Medical Microbiology routine laboratory, which is part of the central laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.
Staff members
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf Megahed
- Prof. Dr. Suzan Elfiky
- Ass. Prof. Dr Reem Harfoush
- Demonstrator: Gehad Mahmoud
Contact information
suzan.elfiky@hotmail.com
rim94alex@yahoo.com
services
- The laboratory provides a service for the diagnosis of fungal infections through the provision of specialist laboratory services.
- Specimen examination is performed using microscopic analysis and culture techniques. Susceptibility testing of significant yeast isolates is performed for a variety of antifungal agents. Specimens investigated include blood, organ tissue, lower respiratory tract samples, spinal fluids, other sterile-site fluids, wounds and superficial specimens such as hair, skin and nails.
- The Mycology Laboratory operates on a 6-day service basis (Saturday – Thursday), 9-12 am, and is located within the Medical Microbiology Laboratories, 3rd floor, Academic building, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.