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 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... Links in this section relate to Body

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 Influenza PCR DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V8 DESCRIPTION CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time, RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel) OR Hologic Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV. Typing of Influenza A (H3, pdm H1, H5, H7). Negative specimens may be reflexed to Respiratory Pathogen Panel. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: NP Swab...

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Body TEST NAME Isospora Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P6 DESCRIPTION Fluorescent microscopy and/or modified acid fast on concentrated formalin specimens. Isospora is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin and PVA COLLECTION...

Body TEST NAME Legionella Culture DEPARTMENT BACT TESTS B16 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for the isolation and identification of Legionella utilizing conventional biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) techniques. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Tissue, lower respiratory secretions CONTAINER: Sterile screw cap container COLLECTION: Tightly...

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 Malaria/Blood Parasite Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P7 DESCRIPTION Plasmodium is detected by microscopic exam of Giemsa-stained blood smear. Other blood parasites can be observed as well. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Blood drawn in an EDTA tube or taken by fingerstick; or prepared/stained thick and thin smears. Slides should be...