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Test Code 0204230 Fungal Smear, Direct (KOH)

Methodology

KOH Direct Examination

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Nail, skin scraping, or tissue

Collection Container/Tube:  Sterile screw-capped container / Slides taped together in slide holder

Collection Instructions:

1. Maintain sterility.

2. Label with patient's name, second unique identifier (e.g. medical record number or date of birth), date and time of collection.

3. Specimen source is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87220