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 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 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 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...

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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has launched a public education campaign to transform how Orange County (OC) residents respond to mental health crises for themselves or for someone in their lives. Outdoor boards, digital ads, and in-language radio and newspapers will inform residents to call...