TEST NAME Virology Sendout DEPARTMENT VIRO TESTS V103 DESCRIPTION Refer To VRDL. Additional information…

TEST NAMEYersinia CultureDEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB29DESCRIPTIONScreening procedure for the isolation and identification of Yersinia sp. utilizing conventional biochemical testing and matrix-assisted laser…

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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…

TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTOva and parasite (O&P) examPreserved stoolCollect stool into clean dry container.Do not contaminate with urine or water.Transfer stool to fill lines of…

TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTHCV Quantitative RNASerumFresh: Aseptically collect 8-10 ml of whole blood in into a tiger top Serum Separator Tubes (SST). Do not freeze whole blood.…

While cases of mpox have been at low levels this year, mpox transmission has continued to occur in California and clusters have been reported in other states. Last week routine surveillance testing…

(Santa Ana, CA) - To elevate awareness and help prevent a resurgence of MPOX in Orange County, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is sponsoring the Health and Wellness Zone (Zone) at the OC PRIDE…