Ordering Recommendation
Identify fungus using fungal smear (eg, yeast, aseptate hyphae, septate hyphae).
Mnemonic
CWP-KOH
Methodology
Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Corneal or skin scrapings, hair, nail clippings, respiratory specimens, or unground tissue.
Specimen Preparation
Transport specimen in a sterile container.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Swabs, blood, or bone marrow. Specimens submitted in gauze.
Remarks
Specimen source preferred.
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative for fungal elements.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87206
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2004590 | Calcofluor White Source | 31208-2 |
2004592 | Calcofluor White Stain Result | 658-5 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Calcofluor Stain
- KOH Prep
Fungal Stain, KOH with Calcofluor White