TEST NAME Hepatitis Screening Panel, includes: Hepatitis B Surface Ag Antibody, S23 Hepatitis B Surface Ag Screen, S22 Hepatitis B Core Total , S21 Hepatitis C Total Ab, S24 (includes confirmation, if required, S58) DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S29 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for determination of patient's immune status to...

TEST NAME Herpes Simplex & Varicella Zoster NAAT DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V23 DESCRIPTION For detection and differentiation of HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesions SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Lesion swab CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial. COLLECTION: Collect cells from the base of cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion by...

TEST NAME HIV 1 Antigen Nucleic Acid Test, (HIV-1 Qualitative PCR) Per CDC recommendations DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS Performed when required (see S31) DESCRIPTION Automated real-time transcription mediated amplification test SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red...

TEST NAME HIV 1 Viral Load Aptima DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S68 DESCRIPTION Automated real-time transcription mediated amplification test SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Plasma, 1.5 ml CONTAINER: Vacutainer PPT tube (perl top, (EDTA) COLLECTION: Aseptically collect 3ml of blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT). Draw approximately 2.5...

TEST NAME HIV 1,2 Ag/Ab Screen, Includes confirmation if required (HIV 1,2 Antibody Differentiation, and HIV 1 Qualitative PCR, if required) DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S31 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) HIV Ag/Ab Combo (4th generation immunoassay), for qualitative detection of HIV p24 antigen and antibodies to (HIV-1 group M and...

TEST NAME HIV 1,2 Antibody Differentiation DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS Performed when required (see S31) DESCRIPTION Immuno-chromatographic assay for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection...

TEST NAME Influenza PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V8 DESCRIPTION CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time, RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel) OR Hologic Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV. Typing of Influenza A (H3, pdm H1, H5, H7). Negative specimens may be reflexed to Respiratory Pathogen Panel. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP Swab...

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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 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...