Body TEST NAME Escherichia coli (STEC) Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B10 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli utilizing conventional biochemical, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and whole genome sequencing techniques. Toxin production confirmed utilizing lateral flow immunoassay. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER...

Body Youthful Offender Wraparound (YOW) Serving: Children and Transitional Age Youth (TAY), Age 12–26 Facility: County contractor Region: Countywide Address: 1231 E. Dyer Rd., Ste. 135, Santa Ana, CA 92705 16580 Harbor Blvd., Unit M, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Phone: (714) 659-6381 Fax: (714) 659-6379 Web Address: www.WaymakersOC.org Eligibility: Children and...

Body TEST NAME Gonorrhea, Microscopic Exam DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B14 DESCRIPTION A STAT Gram stain for the presence of intracellular gram-negative diplococci resembling Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Note: a Gram stain should not be used as a diagnostic test for gonorrhea in females. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Female endocervical or male urethral discharge CONTAINER...

Body TEST NAME HCV Quantitative RNA DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S58 DESCRIPTION Automated real-time transcription-mediated amplification test SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 1.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection guide for details. Plastic tubes only. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS...

Body TEST NAME Helminth Identification DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P5 DESCRIPTION Helminth identification is made by microscopic exam. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Adult worm or proglottids CONTAINER: Clean jar or cup COLLECTION: Place in tap water or 0.85% saline. Do not use formalin or alcohol as a preservative. See Parasitology specimen collection guide...

Body TEST NAME Hepatitis A IgM Antibody DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S19 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for qualitative detection of IgM antibody to Hepatitis A virus SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 0.100 mL CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See serology...

Body TEST NAME Hepatitis Acute Panel, includes: Hepatitis A IgM, S19 Hepatitis B Surface Ag, S22 Hepatitis B Core IgM, S20 Hepatitis C Total Ab, S24 (includes confirmation, if required, S58) DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S18 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for diagnosis of acute Hepatitis caused by Hepatitis A or Hepatitis...

Body TEST NAME Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S20 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for qualitative detection of IgM antibody to Hepatitis B core antigen. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 0.100 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION...

Body TEST NAME Hepatitis B Core Total Antibody DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S21 DESCRIPTION Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for qualitative of IgG and IgM antibodies to Hepatitis B core antigen. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Serum, 0.15 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top...

Body View Flyer Program Description: The Orange County Center for Resiliency, Education and Wellness (OC CREW) program provides early intervention services to Orange County residents between the ages of 12- 25 years old who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis with symptoms that started within the last 24 months. Additionally...