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Sputum smear (KOH test)



Sputum test
Sputum test


Sputum smear (KOH test)

Alternative Names:

KOH test; Fungal smear
Normal Values:

No presence of organisms is normal.


What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results indicate the presence of fungus such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or blastomycoses. White blood cells called eosinophils may also be present.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:




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