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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