Our laboratory evaluates fungal and dermatophyte pathogens affecting scalp and hair conditions through molecular analysis, helping identify underlying causes so you and your clinician can make informed treatment decisions.
A focused PCR panel for the fungal and dermatophyte targets associated with hair and scalp conditions.
Focused Screen · Hair / Scalp PCR
Identifies the fungal and dermatophyte targets commonly involved in scalp and hair conditions so treatment discussions can begin with clearer laboratory evidence.
What this panel checks
Fungal-only panel — antibiotic-resistance genes are not included.
Sample: Hair / scalp / skin (PCR)
Secure online ordering
Select your test first, then choose professional mobile collection or a nearby lab visit. Your specimen is handled through the same secure lab process either way.
Book Mobile Lab Draw
*Free within 10 miles applies when your test order totals $100 or more. Otherwise, a $50 collection & mileage fee is applied.
Walk-In Collection
Clear testing options, secure reporting, and collection choices designed to make the process easier.
Benefit 01
PCR testing pinpoints the specific dermatophyte or fungal species behind a hair or scalp condition.
Benefit 02
The focused panel screens common dermatophyte and fungal targets in one molecular test.
Benefit 03
Traditional fungal cultures can take weeks; PCR typically returns answers in a fraction of that time.
Benefit 04
Choose mobile collection in three markets or an in-lab visit in Houston or Dallas.
Benefit 05
Eligible self-pay testing can be booked directly without a referral.
In some cases, an untreated scalp fungal infection can affect hair growth in the area. Identifying the organism earlier supports treatment directed at the actual cause instead of repeated trial and error.
Many fungal scalp conditions can spread, particularly among children in close-contact settings. Identifying and addressing the organism can help reduce spread within a household or group setting.
This information is educational and general in nature; it is not a diagnosis. A scalp condition that is spreading, increasingly irritated, or associated with hair loss should be evaluated by a healthcare provider or dermatologist promptly.
One standard of care
Mobile and walk-in specimens follow the same secure lab process.
Molecular testing can identify specific fungal and dermatophyte targets that appearance alone cannot reliably distinguish.
Molecular-Level Detection
PCR testing identifies specific fungal targets.
Relevant Pathogen Coverage
Includes common dermatophytes linked with hair and scalp conditions.
Clear Upfront Pricing
Review the sample type and self-pay price before booking.
Flexible Collection Options
Mobile draw in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio; walk-in in Houston and Dallas.
Everything you need to move forward with confidence.
Your booking details and laboratory results are handled through secure systems.
Choose mobile collection if you prefer a trained collector to come to a home, office, or care facility within a supported service area. Choose walk-in if you want to visit our Houston or Dallas-area lab.
Yes. Test prices are shown on the page, and any collection or mileage fee is calculated during the booking flow before payment.
Results are delivered through a secure digital reporting process. Many routine results are available within 24–48 hours, but timing varies by test and specimen.
You will receive the details for your selected location and collection method. If the laboratory needs additional information for a specific test, the team will contact you.
Traditional fungal cultures can take two to four weeks and may miss the causative organism. PCR identifies dermatophyte and fungal DNA directly and typically returns results faster.
Dandruff often responds to over-the-counter shampoos, while a fungal scalp infection may require targeted treatment. Because they can look similar, testing can help distinguish the cause rather than relying on appearance alone.
Ready when you are
Move beyond guesswork with focused molecular testing, then choose professional mobile or walk-in specimen collection.
Collection That Fits Your Day
Choose professional mobile collection or a lab visit.
Private & Secure
Discreet handling and secure digital reporting.
Centralized Lab Quality
Your specimen follows the same controlled lab process.