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KOH PREP

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB251


Alias/See Also
Fungus Wet Mount, KOH Wet Mount, WET


CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen
Sputum; Spinal Fluid; Scrapings of skin, hair, nails, etc..


Minimum Volume
2 ml or representative scraping


Transport Container
Sterile container



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
4 hours


FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Under 24 hours


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.