KOH prep, other sources-6524

Test info

  
KOH prep, other sources
  
6524
  
87210.1
  
KOH
  
Fungus prep
  

Rapid detection of fungi in clinical specimens.

Specimen

  
Sputum
  
  

Collect first early morning deep cough specimen

 

  

Screw Cap plastic container (sterile)

 

 

  
Vaginal swab
  
  

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

  

Sputum:

Refrigerated - 48 hrs

    Optimum  2 - 24 hrs

 

Vaginal swab:

Refrigerated - 48 hrs

Ambient - 48 hrs

 

 

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
  • Inappropriate timing of collection
  • Improper transport container
  • Improper transport temperature
  • Interfering substances
  • Inappropriate specimen type
  • Expectorated sputum with oropharyngeal contamination
  • Leaking container

Performance

  
AHL - Microbiology: M
  
Daily
  
Routine: 1 day
Stat: 20 minutes
  

Microscopic exam

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
87210

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
12/26/2023
  
12/18/2023