KOH Prep (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100160

Alias/See Also

LAB251: KOH Prep
LAB7259: Order for Direct Exam | KOH|FUNGI|FUNGUS|FUNGAL

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CULTURE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK C&S: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CULTURE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK C&S: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL CUP BLACK CAP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Adult: 4 mL in EDTA tube (Lavender or PInk) *Pediatric minimums: <4 months: 1 full EDTA (lavender) microtainer 4 months to <3 years: 2 mL in EDTA tube (Lavender or PInk) >3 years: 4 mL in EDTA tube (Lavender or PInk)*

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate sample if greater than 4 hours transport time. No serum separator tubes; No gel tubes.

Report Available

GMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH BLOOD BANK
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH BCH Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH BPH Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PH THL Blood Bank
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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