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
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
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.
Negative for Fungi.