Fungal Smear, Other

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB251
  • Soft Test Code:
  • KOH
Alternate Names
  • KOH

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

Tissue Aerobic swab specimen in sterile Red Top Tube with 0.5 mL Saline Solution.
or
Sputum in a Sputum Collection Kit


Transport And Storage

48 hours Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

No fungal elements seen


Test Comments:

Material is processed and examined microscopically for evidence of fungi.


Methodology:
  • Manual

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Microbiology
Turn Around Time

1 day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01417207


CPT Coding

87206