Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) remains in place for Long and Modjeska CanyonsSanta Ana, Calif. (March 12, 2025) Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be…

TEST NAMEMycobacterium Culture and SensitivityDEPARTMENTMYCOBTESTST1DESCRIPTIONTests include Acid Fast smear, culture on solid and liquid media. Identification of Mycobacteria by MALDI-TOF.…

TEST NAMEMycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)DEPARTMENTMYCOBTESTSM1DESCRIPTIONFungal and yeast isolates are identified based on combination of morphologic and biochemical tests. If…

TEST NAMEBacterial Culture, Anaerobic DEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB3DESCRIPTIONIdentification of all anaerobic organisms found utilizing conventional biochemical and matrix-assisted laser desorption…

Are you interested in science? Join OC Parks and become a scientist-in-training at Scientific Testing! Participants will have a hands-on experience trying different tools scientists use and learn…

TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTMycobacterium Culture and SensitivityBody fluidsAbdominal (peritoneal, paracentesis, dialysis, bile): Collect 10-15 ml aseptically into sterile tube.…

TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTMycology Primary Specimen IdentificationAbscessClean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol.Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and…

*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute…

*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and…

*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness…