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KOH Preparation (Potassium hydroxide prep)

Test Code
KOH


Preferred Specimen
Sterile container for tissues & fluids. Swab also acceptable


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily.


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours, room temperature


Methodology
Wet examination



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.