KOH Preparation (KOH PREP)
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| Synonyms:
| Wet prep for fungal elements |
| Specimen: | Endoscopy material, aspirate, body fluid, hair, skin, nails, tissue, respiratory specimens.
Transport specimen in a sterile leak proof container. |
| Volume: | 5 mL of fluid or sputum, several small samples of other materials. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL of fluid or sputum, available samples of other materials. |
| Collection: | Endoscopy or other small specimens may be placed directly on a slide in KOH.
Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Maintain at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Insufficient sample; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | No fungal elements seen |
| Methodology: | Microscopy with KOH |
| Test Use: | Determine the presence or absence of fungal elements in specimens by direct exam |
| Additional Information: | Use aseptic technique for collection |
| Testing Includes: | Microscopy examination for fungal elements |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |