TEST NAME QuantiFERON-TB Gold DEPARTMENT SERO TESTS S78 DESCRIPTION Interferon Gamma Release Assay, indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Whole Blood CONTAINER: 1 set QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus; 1.0 ml each tube: Nil control (grey cap, white ring), TB1 Antigen (green cap, white ring), TB2 Antigen (yellow cap...
TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT HCV Quantitative RNA Serum Fresh: Aseptically collect 8-10 ml of whole blood in into a tiger top Serum Separator Tubes (SST). Do not freeze whole blood. Refrigerated/Frozen: If transportation to the lab cannot be accomplished within 5 days, centrifuge the specimen at 800-1,600 x g...
California Department of Justice and FBI Live Scan California Department of Justice & FBI Live Scan Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Report and Subsequent Action Notification (SAN) Subscription State regulations and Orange County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) policy require that all Emergency Medical Technician candidates perform a California and Federal...
California State EMT Certification To be eligible for accreditation to practice in Orange County, the EMT must meet all of the following: Not be precluded from accreditation to practice as an EMT for reasons defined in Section 1798.200 of the Health and Safety Code Complete the initial or re-certification requirements...
What is syndromic surveillance? As defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, syndromic surveillance provides public health officials with a timely system for detecting, understanding, and monitoring health events. By tracking symptoms of patients in emergency departments—before a diagnosis is confirmed—public health can detect unusual levels of illness to...
In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, to establish the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), expanding and enhancing the public behavioral health system of care. The overall Vision and guiding principles of the MHSA is to transform the public Behavioral Health System to create a culturally competent system that...
Click here for HIV Care Clinic Walk ins are limited at this time. It is recommended to make an appointment or you may be asked to schedule a future appointment if capacity is met for the day. Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Tuesday...
Click here for STD Clinic (17th St. Testing and Treatment) Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00PM, and Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed: We will be closed on May 26, 2025, July 4, 2025, September 1 and 26, 2025, November 11, 27, and 28, 2025...
EMS Procedures - Sections First Responder Procedures Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures Advanced Life Support (ALS) Procedures First Responder Procedures PR Title Updated FR-010 Tourniquets 04/01/2018 Go to Top BLS Procedures PR Title Updated B-001 Pediatric Assessment Triangle 08/19/2019 B-002 Glasgow Coma Scale (Score) 04/01/2024 B-005 Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR)...
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is dedicated to eliminating childhood lead poisoning and providing a healthy, lead-safe environment where all children can achieve their full potential. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in many products, including paint. Lead poisoning is one of the most...