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HelpCatalog ID Smr KOH Potassium Hydroxide [KOH] Exam
CPOE Test Name
Smr KOH
Synonyms
Smr KOH
Specimen Type
Fluid including exudates, tissue, skin or nails.
Specimen Requirements
Fluid including exudates, tissue, skin or nails.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non sterile container; delay in transport; Improper labeling; leaking specimen
Turn Around Time
Final results within one hour
CPT / HCPCS Code
87210
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour.
Reference Range
No fungal elements seen
Methodology
Potassium hydroxide exam [microscopic]
Test Consists
Potassium hydroxide exam [microscopic]