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KOH Preparation Only

Test Code
KOHP


CPT Codes
87220

Preferred Specimen
Hair, fingernails, toenails or skin scrapings.


Transport Container
Sterile leakproof container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected using cotton tipped swabs will be rejected.


Methodology
Ten Percent KOH Mount

Reference Range
Negative for yeast Positive for yeast or fungal elements


Clinical Significance
Used to distinguish fungal elements and yeast in skin, scrapings, hair and nails.




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.