TEST NAME Salmonella / Shigella Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B19 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool or Urine CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para Pak...

TEST NAME Salmonella / Shigella Reference Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B20 DESCRIPTION Salmonella/Shigella culture identification and confirmation utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture isolates CONTAINER: Slanted tubed media preferred, motility deeps acceptable. COLLECTION: Do...

TEST NAME Fusion Multiplex Assay DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V32 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP Swab CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial for swabs. COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory at 2-8°C...

TEST NAME Serology Sendout Write test name on bottom of requisition DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S111 DESCRIPTION Sent to CDC or VRDL . Additional information required. Please contact laboratory: 714-834-8326 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS Refer to CDC or VRDL requirements. TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) Refer to CDC or VRDL REFERENCE RANGE By Report TEST...

TEST NAME Streptococcus Group A Culture (Throat Screen) DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B21 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Group A Streptococcus , a common cause of bacterial pharyngitis. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Throat exudate CONTAINER: Bacterial Culturette COLLECTION: A throat swab taken from the tonsillar area and/or posterior pharynx...

TEST NAME Syphilis Confirmation (TP-PA) DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS Performed when required (see S90) DESCRIPTION Passive Agglutination, confirmation test for Syphilis RPR, last step for Syphilis reverse testing algorithm SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top...

TEST NAME Syphilis Darkfield, Microscopic Exam DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B22 DESCRIPTION Darkfield microscopy is used to demonstrate the presence of Treponema pallidum in lesions or aspirates in early-stage syphilis. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serous fluid from genital lesion CONTAINER: Glass slide with coverslip COLLECTION: Collect specimen prior to antimicrobial therapy. Clean...

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TEST NAME Syphilis RPR DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS Performed when required (see S90) DESCRIPTION Macroscopic non-treponemal flocculation card test, screening assay, second step of Syphilis reverse testing Algorithm. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION...

TEST NAME Syphilis RPR No Reflex DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S80 DESCRIPTION Macroscopic non-treponemal flocculation card test, screening assay for patients with a history of syphilis infection SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See...