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...

Body TEST NAME Norovirus GI/GII PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V11 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute Norovirus infection. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool, unpreserved 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...

Body TEST NAME Mumps PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V12 DESCRIPTION For primary diagnosis of acute Mumps infection SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Buccal Swab CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial COLLECTION: Contact Orange County Public Health Communicable Disease Control Division at (714) 834-8180 for testing approval prior to submission. See virology specimen collection...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Chlamydia/Gonorrhea and/or Trichomonas nucleic acid amplification Endocervical (Genital) swab - Females Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit: Use the white shaft swab with red printing to remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa and discard. Insert the specimen collection swab (blue shaft...

Body TEST SPECIMEN COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT Mycology Primary Specimen Abscess Clean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol. Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and swab in Modified Amies Clear media (available at lab). Fluid or abscess material is preferred over swab. Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72 hours CSF Collect...

Body TEST NAME Campylobacter Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B7 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for isolation and identification of Campylobacter sp. utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Stool CONTAINER: Stool transport bottles (Para Pak C&S), GN Broth or Rectal Swab Note: Buffered Glycerol...

Body The flu or influenza is a serious disease. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can make you very sick and cause you to go to the hospital or even lead to death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6... Links in this section relate to Body

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Body Policy, Standing Order, and Treatment Guideline Update - October 2026 #6032 New and Updated Policies, Procedures, and Standing Orders October 2026 OCEMS Updates Webinar - PowerPoint Slides Video Recording of Webinar Webinar Evaluation Link Policy / Procedure / Guideline Question or Comment Link EMS Policies Effective Immediately (Initial Release Date... Links in this section relate to Body