Since 2010, more than 1,000 cases of silicosis in workers who fabricate countertops have been reported worldwide. Workers in this industry can inhale crystalline silica dust as they cut and finish…

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division has closed the bay water area at Aloha Drive bridge in the City of Newport Beach. The spill of approximately…

Over the last month, the percentage of positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests among Orange County residents has been increasing. This is in line with previous seasons where an increase in disease activity…

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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Communicable Disease Control Division is reporting an increase in the percentage of positive COVID-19 PCR tests in Orange County residents…

About Stigma What is Stigma? Stigma is a mark of disgrace that results from the judgment of others or self. People living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders are impacted by stigma…

TEST NAMECryptosporidium/Giardia ScreenDEPARTMENTPARATESTSP2DESCRIPTIONDirect Fluorescent Antibody test and/or modified acid-fast stain. Cryptosporidium is a significant pathogen in HIV+…

TEST NAMECyclospora ScreenDEPARTMENTPARATESTSP3DESCRIPTIONFluorescent microscopy and/or modified acid-fast stain on concentrated formalin specimens. Cyclospora is a significant pathogen in both…

TEST NAMEDiphtheria CultureDEPARTMENTBACTTESTSB9DESCRIPTIONScreening procedure for isolation and identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in suspect cases of diphtheria utilizing conventional…

TEST NAME Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar Differentiation DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P4 DESCRIPTION EIA test. Entamoeba histolytica is…