KOH PREPARATION - FUNGI

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: KOHF
UPHSM LIS Test #: 526
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour note: nails 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Exudate, hair, nails, skin
Collection Info:
Place specimen in steril screw capped container.
Note: complete appropriate form:
Inpatient: Microbiology request form.
Reference: Reference lab request form

Clinical Utilities

Use for demonstration of yeast cells. Use for demonstration of fungal elements.

CPT Codes

87220

* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative for Yeast.
Negative for Fungi.