About the HSRCThe Human Subjects Review Committee (HSRC), also referred to as Institutional Review Board (IRB), is committed to following the federal regulations to protect the rights and welfare of…

Public health nurses provide nursing services in the home and community, including case management, client advocacy, community resource information and assistance with accessing health care. Services…

WHO WE ARE: The Community and Nursing Services (CNS) division provides public health nursing services throughout the County, in homes and community settings, to individuals of all ages.  …

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…

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…