Fungal Smear Skin, Hair and Nails

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2119
  • Soft Test Code:
  • KOHSH
Alternate Names
  • KOH

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Printable collection instructions Addendum D


Specimen Requirements

Skin Scrapings, Hair or Nails in a Sterile Grey Capped Container 


Transport And Storage

2 weeks Ambient
2 weeks Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions for all three specimens


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

01417220


CPT Coding

87220