TEST NAME HIV 1 Viral Load Aptima DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S68 DESCRIPTION Automated real-time transcription mediated amplification test SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Plasma, 1.5 ml CONTAINER: Vacutainer PPT tube (perl top, (EDTA) COLLECTION: Aseptically collect 3ml of blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT). Draw approximately 2.5...

TEST NAME HIV 1,2 Ag/Ab Screen, Includes confirmation if required (HIV 1,2 Antibody Differentiation, and HIV 1 Qualitative PCR, if required) DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S31 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) HIV Ag/Ab Combo (4th generation immunoassay), for qualitative detection of HIV p24 antigen and antibodies to (HIV-1 group M and...

TEST NAME HIV 1,2 Antibody Differentiation DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS Performed when required (see S31) DESCRIPTION Immuno-chromatographic assay for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 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 serology specimen collection...

TEST NAME Influenza PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V8 DESCRIPTION CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time, RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel) OR Hologic Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV. Typing of Influenza A (H3, pdm H1, H5, H7). Negative specimens may be reflexed to Respiratory Pathogen Panel. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP Swab...

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TEST NAME Isospora Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P6 DESCRIPTION Fluorescent microscopy and/or modified acid fast on concentrated formalin specimens. Isospora is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin and PVA COLLECTION...

TEST NAME Legionella Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B16 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for the isolation and identification of Legionella utilizing conventional biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Tissue, lower respiratory secretions CONTAINER: Sterile screw cap container COLLECTION: Tightly...

TEST NAME Leptospira Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B104 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Leptospira utilizing conventional biochemical testing techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Urine, whole blood, CSF. Multiple specimens must be taken at least one day apart. CONTAINER: Sterile screw cap container (urine, CSF). Vacutainer tube with sodium...

TEST NAME Malaria/Blood Parasite Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P7 DESCRIPTION Plasmodium is detected by microscopic exam of Giemsa-stained blood smear. Other blood parasites can be observed as well. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Blood drawn in an EDTA tube or taken by fingerstick; or prepared/stained thick and thin smears. Slides should be...

TEST NAME Measles PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V9 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute Measles infection. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP swab or Throat swab (Throat swab preferred), Urine CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial for swabs and sterile screw cap container for Urine specimens. COLLECTION: Contact Orange County Public Health...