| Fungus Direct Prep Exam (088-0019) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | F KOH |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Aseptic collection technique |
| Container: | Clean container |
| Minimum Volume: | Visible specimen |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature |
| Specimen Preparation: | Place sample in clean container |
| Stability: | 48 hours |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection or no collector information on order. Submission of Sputum, CSF, urine, body fluids or blood for this test due to low sensitivity. |
| Reference Range: | No fungal elements observed |
| Turnaround Time: | 1-3 days |
| Methodology: | Microscopic examination of specimen with KOH with Calcofluor stain |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | KOH Prep; Fungus Prep |
| Clinical Indication: | Rapid detection of yeast, hyphae and other fungal elements in specimen |
| Patient Preparation : | Aseptic collection technique |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87205 |
| Note: | Requests for fungus cultures of skin scrapings, aspirate, fluid, tissue, hair include KOH as part of the fungus culture order. Specify this test if on other sample types. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |