Fungal Stain, KOH with Calcofluor White

2004589
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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

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2004590 Calcofluor White Source 31208-2
2004592 Calcofluor White Stain Result 658-5
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Aliases

  • Calcofluor Stain
  • KOH Prep
Fungal Stain, KOH with Calcofluor White