Sputum smear (KOH test)
Alternative names:
KOH test
Normal values:
No presence of organisms is normal.
What abnormal results mean:
Abnormal results indicate the presence of fungus such as 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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