Body TEST NAME Toxoplasma IgG Antibody DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S64 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay for the detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii . SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 0.5 mL CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection...

Body TEST NAME Urinalysis DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B25 DESCRIPTION Routine urinalysis includes the examination of physical and chemical characteristics, and the quantitation of microscopic structures in the urinary sediment. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Urine (standard volume = 8 mL) CONTAINER: BD vacutainer with preservative tube (red/yellow top). COLLECTION: Clean-catch first morning void...

Body TEST NAME Vibrio Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B27 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for the isolation and identification of Vibrio sp. utilizing conventional biochemical, serological, and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Fresh stool CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para-Pak C&S), GN Broth or Rectal Swabs Note...

Body TEST NAME Virology Sendout DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V103 DESCRIPTION Refer To VRDL . Additional information required. Please contact laboratory: 714-834-8385 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS Refer To VRDL TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) Refer To VRDL REFERENCE RANGE By report TEST METHOD Send Out CPT CODES No CPT Code is associated

Body 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...

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Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Mycobacterium Culture and Sensitivity Body fluids Abdominal (peritoneal, paracentesis, dialysis, bile): Collect 10-15 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Pericardial, Synovial: Collect 3-5 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Exudates: Collect 3-5 ml aseptically into sterile tube. Refrigerated (2-8°C) within 24hrs of collection. Bone marrow Collect into...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Mycology Primary Specimen Identification Abscess Clean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol. Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and swab in Modified Amies Clear media (available at lab). Fluid or abscess material is preferred over swab. Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72 hours CSF...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Ova and parasite (O&P) exam Preserved stool Collect stool into clean dry container. Do not contaminate with urine or water. Transfer stool to fill lines of both the Formalin (pink top) and PVA (blue top) vials provided. Do not refrigerate. Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs...