Orange County Patients’ Rights Advocacy Services (PRAS) was created in response to California legislation requiring each County mental health director to appoint patient rights advocates to protect and further the Constitutional and statutory rights of people receiving mental health services. Services include: Respond to Psychiatric Grievances and Complaints Provide Residential...

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 Cryptosporidium/Giardia Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P2 DESCRIPTION Direct Fluorescent Antibody test and/or modified acid-fast stain. Cryptosporidium is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. This is a combination assay for both Cryptosporidium and Giardia. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2...

TEST NAME Cyclospora Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P3 DESCRIPTION Fluorescent microscopy and/or modified acid-fast stain on concentrated formalin specimens. Cyclospora is a significant pathogen in both immune-compromised and immunocompetent patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin...

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 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 Ova and Parasite Exam DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P9 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for presence of ova and parasites. A concentrated wet preparation and a permanent trichrome stain are examined. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin...

The Underground Storage Tank (UST) inspection program ensures that hazardous materials stored in underground tanks are not released into the environment, potentially polluting ground and surface waters. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Environmental Health Division oversees the UST inspection program in most of the cities of Orange County...

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