KOH PREPARATION - PARASITES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: KOHP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5262
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: hair, skin scraping
Collection Info:
Place specimen in steril screw capped container.
Note: complete appropriate form:
Inpatient: Microbiology request form.
Reference: Reference lab request form

Clinical Utilities

Use for demonstration of sacoptyes scabei, Phithus pubis and body louse.

CPT Codes

87220

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative