Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

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Body TEST NAME Mycobacterium Smear DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T3 DESCRIPTION Acid Fast Smear SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Blood, bone marrow, CSF, gastric lavage fluid, respiratory (aerosol, sputum, bronchial washings, transtracheal aspirates), stool (HIV patients only), tissue biopsies, and urine. NOTE: Processed specimen is preferred. CONTAINER, COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Mycobacteriology specimen...

Body TEST NAME Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS T4 DESCRIPTION GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the detection of M. tuberculosis complex and Rifampin resistance. FDA approved method for smear negative and smear positive respiratory specimens. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Processed Respiratory specimens. Unprocessed respiratory specimens – prior...