KOH
Order Code: KOH
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Vaginal Prep
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory
Minimum:
0.5 mL
Testing Schedule:
Qualitative Test performed in the Core Lab.
Analytic Time:
15 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No yeast, hyphae, clue cells, or Trichomonas vaginalis present.
Comments:
Qualitative Test performed in the Core Lab. Specimen for Vaginal Prep: Vaginal Swab Moistened in less than 1.0 mL of saline.
Methodology:
Microscopic review.
Sample Processing:
Place swab in collection kit transport tube.
Sample Storage:
Ambient or Room Temperature.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
87210