Resources

KOH PREP

Test Code
KOH


CPT Codes
87220

Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Instructions
Document source


Specimen Stability
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


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