KOH prep, other sources

Alphabetical Test listing

KOH prep, other sources-6524

Test name:

Test number:

6524

Excellian order number:

87210.1

Abbreviation:

KOH

Alternate names:

Fungus prep

Useful for:

Rapid detection of fungi in clinical specimens.

Specimen type:

Sputum

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Collection instructions:

Collect first early morning deep cough specimen

Transport container:

Screw Cap plastic container (sterile)

Alternate specimen type:

Vaginal swab

Alternate collection container:

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

Alternate transport container:

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

Transport and stability:

Sputum:

Refrigerated - 48 hrs

Optimum 2 - 24 hrs

Vaginal swab:

Refrigerated - 48 hrs

Ambient - 48 hrs

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Routine: 1 day
Stat: 20 minutes

Method:

Microscopic exam

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87210

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/26/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023