Body TEST NAME Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast) DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS M1 DESCRIPTION A combination of morphologic, biochemicals, and MALDI-TOF is performed for identification. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Abscess, biopsy, CSF, ear, mucocutaneous membranes, hair, nails, respiratory, skin, and urine. CONTAINER, COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Mycology Specimen Collection guide for details...

Body TEST NAME Mycology Reference Culture Identification (Fungus/Yeast) DEPARTMENT MYCOB TESTS M2 DESCRIPTION A combination of morphologic, biochemicals, and MALDI-TOF is performed for identification. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slanted media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification or rule out. Do not send plates. CONTAINER: Submit in a...

Body TEST NAME Norovirus PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V7 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute Norovirus infection. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER: Sterile screw cap container COLLECTION: Contact Orange County Public Health Communicable Disease Control Division at (714) 834-8180 for testing approval prior to submission. Collect stool in a sterile screw...

Body TEST NAME Occult Blood DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B17 DESCRIPTION The Hemoccult test is a rapid, qualitative method for detecting fecal occult blood which may be indicative of gastrointestinal disease. It is not a test for colorectal cancer or any other specific diseases. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Feces CONTAINER: Hemoccult slide or...

Body 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...

Body TEST NAME Pinworm Exam DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P11 DESCRIPTION Examination of pinworm paddle for presence of pinworm ova by light microscopy SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Rectal area. CONTAINER: Falcon pinworm paddle or a scotch tape prep on a microscope slide. COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details...

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Body TEST NAME Pneumocystis Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P12 DESCRIPTION IFA and/or Giemsa stain. Pneumocystis jirovecii is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: 2-3 ml induced sputum, bronchioalveolar lavage or tracheobronchial aspirates. CONTAINER: Clean or sterile cup or vial. COLLECTION: Saline induced sputum. See Parasitology specimen collection guide...

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