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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...

TEST NAME Microsporidia Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P8 DESCRIPTION Calcofluor White and/or modified trichrome stains on concentrated formalin specimens. Microsporidia are emerging pathogens and significant 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...

TEST NAME Mumps PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V12 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute Mumps infection SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Buccal Swab CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial COLLECTION: Contact Orange County Public Health Communicable Disease Control Division at (714) 834-8180 for testing approval prior to submission. See virology specimen collection...

TEST NAME Mycobacterium Culture and Sensitivity DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T1 DESCRIPTION Tests include Acid Fast smear, culture on solid and liquid media. Identification of Mycobacteria by MALDI-TOF. Susceptibility performed on M. tuberculosis by MGIT broth-based method on first isolate and after 3 months if culture is still positive. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS...

TEST NAME Mycobacterium Culture for Identification DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T2 DESCRIPTION Acid Fast Bacteria identification by MALDI-TOF. If M. tuberculosis , susceptibility is performed on first isolate and after 3 months if culture is still positive. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture on appropriate slanted media, i.e. LJ or 7H10. Specify...