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KOH Prep

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
KOH


Alias/See Also
Fungal Smear


CPT Codes
87220

Preferred Specimen
Skin, skin scrapings, hair, nail, or nail scrapings


Transport Container
Sterile Container, Leak-Proof


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Not recommended
Frozen: Not recommended


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


Methodology
KOH Prep

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day


Reference Range
No fungal elements seen


Clinical Significance
KOH is used for the examination of hair, skin, and nails for the diagnosis of dermatophytes (superficial mycosis). KOH is used because it enhances the presence of fungal elements and yeast cells.




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.