TEST NAME Bacterial Culture for Identification ( Salmonella / Shigella ) 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...
TEST NAME Escherichia coli (STEC) Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B10 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli utilizing conventional biochemical, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques. Toxin production confirmed utilizing lateral flow immunoassay. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER...
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 Diphtheria Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B9 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in suspect cases of diphtheria utilizing conventional biochemical testing and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Throat exudate CONTAINER: Bacterial Culturette COLLECTION: A throat swab taken...
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...
Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services is providing Behavioral Health Links to Justice Involved Medi-Cal members who plan to reside in Orange County post-release from incarceration and who meet eligibility criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services or Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. Behavioral Health Links to Orange County...
TEST NAME Yersinia Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B29 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for the isolation and identification of Yersinia sp. utilizing conventional biochemical testing and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para-Pak C&S), GN Broth or Rectal Swabs. Note: The...
Alcohol & Substance Use treatment provides a range of outpatient and residential treatment programs designed to reduce or eliminate the abuse of alcohol and other drugs within the community. These programs include SUD treatment and levels of care such as Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Withdrawal Management (Social Model and Medical Detox)...
The Senior Health Outreach & Prevention Program (SHOPP) is a public health nursing home visitation program serving older adults in Orange County who have health care needs. The goal of SHOPP is to partner with individuals with unmet health needs by increasing access to services. The SHOPP team is multi-disciplinary...