Virology Specimen Collection Guide
TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTChlamydia/Gonorrhea and/or Trichomonas nucleic acid amplificationEndocervical (Genital) swab - FemalesAptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit:Use the…
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Test Directory
Test NameDepartmentTest CodeAeromonas CultureBACTB1Bacterial Culture, AerobicBACTB2Bacterial Culture for Identification (Salmonella/Shigella)BACTB20Bacterial Culture, Anaerobic (Call laboratory…
QuantiFERONTB Gold
TEST NAMEQuantiFERON-TB GoldDEPARTMENTSEROTESTSS78DESCRIPTIONInterferon Gamma Release Assay, indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTSSPECIMEN: Whole BloodCONTAINER: 1…
Mycology Primary Specimen Collection Guide
TESTSPECIMENCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTMycology Primary SpecimenAbscessClean abscess surface with sterile saline or 70% alcohol.Collect fluid/abscess material into clean tube and swab in…
Respiratory Pathogen Panel
TEST NAMERespiratory Pathogen PanelDEPARTMENTVIROTESTSV20DESCRIPTIONFor detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids.SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTSSPECIMEN: NP…
Norovirus GIGII PCR
TEST NAMENorovirus GI/GII PCRDEPARTMENTVIROTESTSV11DESCRIPTIONFor primary diagnosis of acute Norovirus infection.SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTSSPECIMEN: Stool, unpreservedCONTAINER: Sterile screw cap…
Mumps PCR
TEST NAMEMumps PCRDEPARTMENTVIROTESTSV12DESCRIPTIONFor primary diagnosis of acute Mumps infectionSPECIMEN REQUIREMENTSSPECIMEN: Buccal SwabCONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vialCOLLECTION: Contact…
Internship Opportunities
Internships with the County of Orange offer students and recent graduates an opportunity to partner with one of the premier employers in the region as they explore career options and apply their…
Holiday Magic Returns to OC Parks Heritage Hill Historical Park
(Lake Forest, Calif.) – Make this holiday season one to remember at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park with two weekends of family-friendly fun this December at Candlelight Walk and Holiday…