KOH PREP
- Code
- 600.0300
- Name
- KOH PREP
- Category
- None
- Department
- Microbiology
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- CPT Codes
- 87210
- Site
- Main Lab
- Reference Test
Specimen Information
- Type
Swab
- Volume
- Transport Info
Room Temperature
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
No yeast or fungal elements seen
- Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Clinical Significance
Identify fungi.
The diagnosis of mycotic infections is dependent on the isolation and identification of fungi from clinical specimens. To accomplish the prompt and optimal recovery of fungal agents, the laboratory needs to consider the quality of specimen collected, the necessary steps to process the specimen, and the most appropriate media that will provide optimal fungal recovery.