KOH Prep

Test Code

LAB251

CPT Codes
87210

Includes

Microscopic examination for fungal elements

Preferred Specimen

Sterile leak-proof container or culturette

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

If specimen is sent on a swab it must be a culturette swab. Dry swabs will not be accepted.

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

No yeast or fungal element detected

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.