Mycobacteriology Specimen Collection Guide Mycology Primary Specimen Collection Guide Parasitology Specimen Collection Guide Serology Specimen Collection Guide Virology Specimen …

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…

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