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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.
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non sterile container; delay in transport; Improper labeling; leaking specimen
Reference Range
No fungal elements seen
Test Consists
Potassium hydroxide exam [microscopic]
Turn Around Time
Final results within one hour
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Potassium hydroxide exam [microscopic]
CPT / HCPCS Code
87210