Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy
Synonyms/Aliases
Fungal Stain
Abbreviations
K O H
Type
Individual Test
Result
Results are ready in 24 hours
Method
Stain / Microscopy
Temp
Transportation at Room temperature
Setup
The setup is Perfomed Daily
Pre-analytic Considerations
N/A
Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample type
Variable including nail clippings, skin scrapings, hair
Container/ preservative
Sterile Container
Sample volume
N / A
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Incorrect Preservative/ Container; Frozen Sample.
Other Instructions
If culture is required, this must be specifically ordered. Cut hair is not ideal for testing; the root of the hair is required. Skin scrapings can be obtained using the blunt edge of a scapel; target the active (outermost) border of the lesion.
Reference intervals
Negative / No Fungal Elements seen
Clinical Utility
To Diagnose Fungal Infections e.g. Dermatophytosis.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A