Body California Statutes and Regulations CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE - DIVISION 2.5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CURRENT CALIFORNIA EMS REGULATIONS Orange County EMS Policy Manual - Table of Contents 010.00 - 099.99 - Authority / Administration 100.00 - 199.99 - Emergency Medical Care Committee and Subcommittees 200.00 - 299.99 - OCEMS...

Body Latest Updates Information for the General Public What is West Nile virus? What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? How can West Nile virus spread? Is there any treatment for West Nile virus? How can I prevent West Nile virus? Resources Information for Healthcare Providers Clinical signs and symptoms... Links in this section relate to Body

Body INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School Reporting of Increased Absenteeism, Outbreaks or Clusters at K-12 Schools When to Report: Please use the following criteria to report respiratory or gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses: At least 10% of average... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Overview of the HIV Planning Council The HIV Planning Council (Council), established in 1992, determines the priority of HIV service needs of the community and allocates funds to each service. Members of the Council are appointed by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and are individuals who are living with...

Body TEST NAME Candida auris Reportable Disease Only DEPARTMENT MYCOL TESTS M4 DESCRIPTION Culture identified as Candida auris required by State to be sent to the Public Health Laboratory. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slant or flask media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification. CONTAINER: Submit or mail...

Body Test Name Department Test Code Aeromonas Culture BACT B1 Bacterial Culture, Aerobic BACT B2 Bacterial Culture for Identification ( Salmonella/Shigella) BACT B20 Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic (Call laboratory before submitting specimens for consultation) BACT B3 Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Aerobic BACT B4 Bacterial Reference Culture for Identification, Anaerobic BACT B5...

Body 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...

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 Respiratory Pathogen Panel DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V20 DESCRIPTION For detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP Swab CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial. COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerated (2-8°C): Transport to laboratory as soon... Links in this section relate to Body

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...