KOH for dermatophytes
Collection Requirements
Source: skin scrapings, hair, or nail
clippings
Container: sterile cup
Turn Around Time
2 hours
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
KOH microscopic exam
Reference Ranges
No fungal elements seen
CPT
87220