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| KOH PREPARATION |
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| Alternate Names: | Potassium Hydroxide Preparation |
| Test Includes: | Examination of specimens for presence of fungal elements |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Turnaround Time: | 1 Hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Specific site of specimen MUST be stated |
| Container / Tube: | Sterile or clean container |
| Minimum Volume: | NA |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | No fungal elements seen |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen not collected in sterile or clean container. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB KOH |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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