About Community and Nursing Services CNS
WHO WE ARE: The Community and Nursing Services (CNS) division provides public health nursing services throughout the County, in homes and community settings, to individuals of all ages. …
Mycobacterium Culture and Sensitivity
TEST NAMEMycobacterium Culture and SensitivityDEPARTMENTMYCOBTESTST1DESCRIPTIONTests include Acid Fast smear, culture on solid and liquid media. Identification of Mycobacteria by MALDI-TOF.…
Mycology Primary Specimen Identification FungusYeast
TEST NAMEMycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)DEPARTMENTMYCOBTESTSM1DESCRIPTIONFungal and yeast isolates are identified based on combination of morphologic and biochemical tests. If…
Bacterial Culture Anaerobic
TEST NAMEBacterial Culture, Anaerobic DEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB3DESCRIPTIONIdentification of all anaerobic organisms found utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption…
Mycobacteriology Specimen Collection Guide
TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTMycobacterium Culture and SensitivityBody fluidsAbdominal (peritoneal, paracentesis, dialysis, bile): Collect 10-15 ml aseptically into sterile tube.…
Mycology Primary Specimen Collection Guide
TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTMycology Primary Specimen IdentificationAbscessClean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol.Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and…
AQIS CYPBH BHS Downloads
All consumer posters and brochures for Medi-Cal clinic sites are downloadable from this page. Please contact the QMS CYS Support Team at BHPCYSSupport@ochca.com or call…
Testing and Orientation Dates
Reserve Deputy TestingTesting begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire.Testing consists of a pre-screen,…
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program CLPPP
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is dedicated to eliminating childhood lead poisoning and providing a healthy, lead-safe environment where all…