biostudies-literatureUnknown66(3)Powell J<h4>Background</h4>Conventional testing methods for dermatophytes are time-consuming, and resource limitations in our institution have prompted curtailed access to these diagnostics.<h4>Objectives</h4>Evaluation of our hospital's dermatological mycology diagnostic services and similar services nationally.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a retrospective observational study on skin, hair and nail mycology samples in our institution comparing twenty five-year periods (2011-2015 and 2016-2021), including analysis of dermatology clinic data and correspondence related to fungal infection. A survey of national public hospitals' laboratories was conducted to evaluate their mycology testing capabilities.<h4>Results</h4>The total 5 year test count prior to curtailment was 4851 specimens comprising 90% (n = Mycoses249-257https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10107536biostudies-literatureDermatology mycology diagnostics in Ireland: National deficits identified in 2022 that are relevant internationally.PMC10107536O'Connell NHPowell JDunne CPRafferty SPorter EField SfalseDermatology mycology diagnostics in Ireland: National deficits identified in 2022 that are relevant internationally.<h4>Background</h4>Conventional testing methods for dermatophytes are time-consuming, and resource limitations in our institution have prompted curtailed access to these diagnostics.<h4>Objectives</h4>Evaluation of our hospital's dermatological mycology diagnostic services and similar services nationally.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a retrospective observational study on skin, hair and nail mycology samples in our institution comparing twenty five-year periods (2011-2015 and 2016-2021), including analysis of dermatology clinic data and correspondence related to fungal infection. A survey of national public hospitals' laboratories was conducted to evaluate their mycology testing capabilities.<h4>Results</h4>The total 5 year test count prior to curtailment was 4851 specimens comprising 90% (n = 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Mar2025-04-26T04:58:54.125Z2025-04-06T11:22:05.007ZS-EPMC101075363644840310.1111/myc.13549