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Palomar Health Laboratory Services
Palomar Medical Center Pomerado Hospital Palomar Health Downtown Campus 2185 West Citracado Pkwy, 15615 Pomerado Road, 555 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029 Poway CA, 92064 Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: 442-281-1571 Phone: 858-613-4358 Phone: 760-739-3030 Fax 760-233-7840 Fax 858-613-4789 Fax 760-739-2864
Directory of Laboratory Services 2015-2016 5th edition
Contact Information
Client Services
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm Phone number -
442 281 1600
Fax number 760 233 3702
After hours number (8 pm – 8 am) Phone number: 442-281-1503 (PMC)
858-613-4358 (POM)
760- 613 4667 (SNF call for PMC)
Infection Control Numbers
760 443 4022 858 583 8554 (Emergency/After hours)
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Overview of Palomar Health Laboratories
Palomar Health Laboratories are full-service facilities offering comprehensive clinical and anatomic pathology testing to the community we serve. We have 30,000
square feet of laboratory space equipped with state-of- the-art instrumentation, positive patient identification, and patient centric culture providing high quality and most efficient services.
Our laboratories at Palomar Medical Center, Pomerado Hospital, and Palomar
Health Downtown Campus, are accredited by the College of American Pathologist, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and State of California Department of Health Services.
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Table of Contents
I. Laboratory Certification 4
II. Laboratory Leadership 5
III. Client Services Information 6 IV. Testing Policies 7-8
V. Physician Client Service 8-13 a. Summary of Services 8 b. Clinical Lab, Cytology Test Requisitions 9
c. Pathology Lab Requisitions 10 d. Examples of Different Requisitions 11-13
VI. Skilled Nursing Facilities 14-18 a. Summary of Services 14
b. Weekday and Weekend Services 15
c. Holiday Schedule Services 16
d. Test Requisition Information 17
e. Standing Order procedure 18 f. Change Order Procedure 18
VII. Appendix C – SNF Stat Test List 26- 27
VIII. Appendix D – Critical Values 28-29
IX. Appendix E – Specimen Collection Guide 30-33
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Laboratory Certification
Fully Accredited Laboratories
Palomar Health Laboratory Services is acknowledged as a high quality laboratory and is accredited by the following:
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CLIA) California Department of Public Health CDPH
Palomar Medical Center
CLIA ……………………………………………………………………. 05D2044832
CAP……………………………………………………………………… 8044198
Medicare Provider……………………………………………………….. 05-0115
Medical Provider …………………………………………………………1457321317
California Department of Public Health…………………………………. CLF 342634 NPI (Lab)………………………………………………………………… 1639427685
Pomerado Hospital
CLIA …………………………………………………………. ………… 05D0668540
CAP………………………………………………………………………. 23184-01
Medicare Provider ……………………………………………………….. 050636 Medical Provider ………………………………………………………… ZZT40636F
California Department of Public Health ………………………………… CLF3150
NPI (Lab)………………………………………………………………… 1811245863
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
CLIA …………………………………………………………………… 05D0671677 CAP……………………………………………………………………… 2314901
Medicare Provider……………………………………………………….. 05-0115
Medical Provider ……………………………………………………….. 1457321317
California Department of Public Health………………………………… CLF 1006
NPI (Lab) ……………………………………………………………… 1639427677
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Laboratory Leadership
Valley Pathology Medical Associates, Inc. Jerry Kolins, M.D. Medical Director
Blesilda Singh, M.D. Lachlan Macleay, M.D. Pamela Danque, M.D.
Linda Petroff, M.D.
Andrea D’Auria, D.O. Bradley Harward, M. D.
Keith Lopes, PA
Palomar Health Laboratory Services: Gloria Austria, MBA/HCM,CLS
District Director, Laboratory Services Tim Barlow, MT (ASCP), CLS District Operations Manager
Interim Blood Bank Supervisor Joane Barriteau, MBA/HCM, MT (ASCP)
Hematology Supervisor
Susan DeWindt, MT (ASCP) Microbiology Supervisor
MaryAnn Snoke Phlebotomy Supervisor - PMC
Sandy Lajeunesse, MLT (ASCP) Central Processing Supervisor - PMC
Evelyn Chua, MT (ASCP) Evening Shift Supervisor – PMC
Robert Sharpell, MT (ASCP) Clinical Application Specialist, Cerner
Sue Richardson
Business Development Rep Leiann Crandall
Interim Customer Service Supervisor
Mariel Teng, MA, MT(ASCP), CLS
Interim QA/QM/Patient Experience Manager Debra Mason, MT (ASCP)
POCT Supervisor
Judy Cavallo, MT (ASCP) Chemistry Supervisor
Rebecca Anderson, MT (ASCP) Night Shift Supervisor – PMC
Susan David Phlebotomy Supervisor - Pomerado
Brian Bakerink Pathology Supervisor
Rose Pfliger Anatomic Pathology Transcription Supervisor
Jim Peters, MT (ASCP)
Clinical Application Specialist, Cerne
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Client Services
Telephone Inquiries Our Customer Service Representatives will gladly help you with your requests for test results, telephone orders, specimen requirements, and turnaround times. After hours, please call the PHLS Client Services Department and follow
the steps to be transferred to Palomar Medical Center or Pomerado Hospital.
PHLS Client Services Department:
Phone: (442) 281-1600, (760) 739-2867 or (858) 613-4282
Fax: (760) 733 - 3702 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Result Reporting Specimens are processed and test results are reported to the client as soon as possible. Since reporting times vary, a testing schedule is available from the Outreach Laboratory office.
STAT Results available within one (1) hour after specimen is received in the laboratory. ASAP Results are available within four (4) hours after specimen is received in laboratory.
Routine Results of most routine tests are available within 24 hours. Lab Result Calling After Hours
The CLS performing the test will call critical results with no time restrictions
NOTE: The front office personnel will check the requisition for complete physician information including after-hours contact number. In the event that the information is not available the laboratory personnel will:
Call the client to get the physician information.
If information is not available or the physician cannot be reached, the CLS will call the pathologist on call.
Result Faxing: All laboratory results will be automatically faxed to your office. This includes clinical, cytology and anatomic pathology
reports. Critical Value Handling
The laboratory will immediately call results that fall within a range, which has been determined to be Critical or may have an effect in delaying surgery or need to be brought to the attention of the physician. A complete list of Palomar Health Critical Values can be found in Appendix D of this manual.
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Testing Policies “STAT” Test List:
A complete list of Outpatient “STAT” tests can be found in the Appendix B of this manual.
Repeat Determinations
We will repeat a test without charge whenever the result does not correlate, in the physician’s opinion or with the clinical
picture presented by the patient. Contact the Outreach Laboratory office with any requests for repeats. Follow-up or confirmatory testing is not considered a repeat determination, and such specimens will therefore be processed as a new request.
Cancellation of Tests
Cancellations received prior to test setup will be honored at no charge. Requests received following test setup or resulting cannot be honored.
Referred Tests
Palomar Health Laboratory Services is a full service laboratory. Most tests are performed in our laboratories; however, a few highly esoteric tests are referred to reliable reference laboratories. Turn around time for results depend on the
days and frequencies tests are performed by the reference laboratory. We use the services of Quest Clinical Laboratories as our primary reference laboratory. The fees for referred tests are subject to change.
Professional Courtesy
California State and Federal Laws prohibits the offering of “professional courtesy testing”; therefore we cannot honor
requests for this service.
Billing Palomar Health will bill all insurance PPO, Medicare, Medical, and HMO insurance. However, it is the responsibility of the patient to check with his/her insurance company prior to using our laboratory services if Palomar Health Laboratories
is a network provider of his/her insurance carrier. Valley Pathology Medical Associates will bill for professional services provided by the pathologists. The pathologist’s
fee is normally covered by most health insurance providers. A separate bill will be sent to the patient if the insurance does not cover the professional fee. If you have any VPMA billing questions, please contact patient representative at
888 307 6064.
Reportable Disease
All reportable diseases are reported to the County of San Diego, Public Health Department as outlined by Title 17 California Code of Regulations (17CCR). Within 24 hours of identifying a reportable organism, a Confidentiality
Morbidity Report (CMR) is completed and faxed to San Diego County Public Health . Specimen Collection Information
A complete list of tests performed at Palomar Health Laboratories, specimen requirements, and special handling can be found in Appendix A of this manual.
Specimen Size/Sample Size Without adequate sample size, testing cannot be performed. This inadequate specimen collection is detrimental to patient
and patient care. Computer generated labels/ requisitions contain recommended sample sizes, tube type and recommended handling; consult specific departments for questions regarding sample size, minimum sample volumes, and specimen handling guidelines for tests not contained in this section.
Unacceptable Specimens
Improperly labeled/Unlabeled Specimens: Palomar Health Laboratory Services will not accept specimens
submitted without patient identification (patient name and date of birth). o Note: In the event the specimen is identified as irreplaceable, Palomar Health Laboratory Services will
process the specimen only if authorized by the physician or client. The report will have documentation that the specimen was received as improperly labeled or unlabeled.
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Needles: Palomar Health Laboratory Services will not accept, transport or test any specimen with a needle attached.
In cases where syringes must be submitted, the syringe must be plastic and have Lauer Lock securely attached. Glass Tubes: Glass tubes should be avoided due to the increased risk of broken glass and biological contamination.
A. Physician Client Services
Summary of Services
Palomar Health Laboratories provide STAT and Routine Laboratory services for physicians, medical groups, and reference laboratories. These services include: Client Service Department is available Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5:00 pm
Laboratory service 7 days a week
STAT turn-around-time in 60-90 minutes after specimen is received in the laboratory
Most routine results available the next day
All critical values are called to the attending physician during normal business hours or on
call physician after hours.
Laboratory reports are distributed via fax, courier, or web-based.
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Test Requisition Information
Palomar Health Laboratory Services provide four types of personalized requisition forms for your convenience. They
include:
Clinical Laboratory testing - Blue/White form
Cytology testing – Purple
Tissue/Surgical testing – Green
Skilled Nursing Facility testing- Yellow A requisition form or physician’s order must accompany each laboratory order or specimen you submit.
I. Clinical Laboratory Testing (Blue/White and SNF/Yellow Requisitions) used by physicians, skilled
nursing facility, and other laboratories when sending specimens to Palomar Health Laboratories
Filling Out the Clinical Laboratory Testing Requisitions:
1. Patient’s full name (last, first, middle initial) 2. Current address
3. Phone number 4. Date of Birth 5. SSN, if possible
6. Check appropriate billing category and attach a copy of insurance card 7. Provide ICD-9 code(s) or chief complaint. This is a federal requirement and failure to provide may
result in insurance denial. 8. Clearly mark tests to be performed. If not listed, use the “Write-In” area. 9. Clearly label each specimen being submitted with patient’s name, date and time of collection. Use the
identification labels provided. 10. Microbiology testing – please indicate the “source” of the specimen being submitted for culture. The back of the requisition contains a complete list of panel components, specimen collection tube codes
and reflexive tests.
II. Cytology Testing Requisition (Purple/White Requisition)
Filling Out the Test Requisition: All fields in bold red print on the requisition slip are required fields and must be filled out prior to specimen
processing. Failure to do so may result in a delay of diagnosis.
1. Patient’s full name (last, first, middle initial) 2. Current address 3. Phone number
4. Date of Birth 5. SSN, if possible 6. Ordering physician
7. Date and time of procedure 8. Check appropriate billing category and attach a copy of insurance card
9. Provide the Clinical History, prior history or clinical symptoms of the patient. 10. Provide ICD-9 code(s) or chief complaint. This is a federal requirement and failure to provide may
result in insurance denial.
11. Provide the Clinical History, prior history or clinical symptoms of the patient. 12. Clearly mark site of specimen and laterality. 13. Clearly label each specimen being submitted with patient’s name, date and time of collection.
**Note: All “Rush” cases MUST have a direct physician contact number (preferably cell phone or
pager) provided on the submission requisition to ensure timely communication by the pathologist to the treating physician.
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III. Pathology Testing Requisition (Green/White Requisition) Filling out the Test Requisition:
All fields in bold red print on the requisition slip are required fields and must be filled out prior to specimen processing. Failure to do so may result in a delay of diagnosis
1. Patient’s full name (last, first, middle initial) 2. Current address
3. Phone number 4. Date of Birth 5. SSN, if possible
6. Ordering physician 7. Date and time of procedure 8. Check appropriate billing category and attach a copy of insurance card
9. Provide the Clinical History, prior history or clinical symptoms of the patient. 10. Provide ICD-9 code(s) or chief complaint. This is a federal requirement and failure to provide may
result in insurance denial. 11. Provide the Clinical History, prior history or clinical symptoms of the patient. 12. Clearly mark site of specimen and laterality.
13. Clearly label each specimen being submitted with patient’s name, date and time of collection. **Note: All “Rush” cases MUST have a direct physician contact number (preferably cell phone or
pager) provided on the submission requisition to ensure timely communication by the pathologist to the treating physician.
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Palomar Health Clinical Laboratory Test Requisition
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B. Skilled Nursing Facility Client Services 1. Summary of Services
Palomar Health Laboratories provide mobile phlebotomy services across San Diego County.
Advantages of using Palomar Health include:
Fast turn-around times
Prothrombin Time results between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
STAT testing results in 2 – 4 hours from your call. Most routine results before 3
p.m.
All STAT testing performed in-house 7 days a week on most tests
High quality results. Specimens are tested shortly after collection to minimize
hemolysis and ensure accuracy.
All critical values are communicated to the facility by a telephone call and fax.
Extremely competitive rates
Infection Prevention Nurses available for consultation
Serving Skilled Nursing Facilities for more than 21 years
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2. Weekday and Weekend Services
Weekdays Weekends
Routine Testing:
All routine test requests fulfilled the same
day on contracted phlebotomy days. *
Routine Testing:
Routine test requests fulfilled the day for any
test on Appendix A when requests are phoned by 7:00 p.m.
STAT Testing:
Standard Service STAT Test Menu available
24 hours a day
STAT Testing:
Standard Service STAT Test Menu available
24 hours a day
Standing Orders:
All routine (standing) orders are fulfilled Note: Clearly mark on the requisition write in
section “Standing Order, Expiration date: _____ )
Standing Orders:
Routine (standing) orders on file are fulfilled on Saturdays** and Sundays ** on limited
tests Note: Clearly mark on the requisition write in
section “Standing Order, Expiration date: _____ )
Time Draws:
Peak and trough therapeutic drug level
requests fulfilled as routine service on weekdays with 24-hour prior arrangement for the following therapeutic drugs: Amikacin, Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and
Vancomycin
Time Draws:
Peak and trough therapeutic drug level
requests fulfilled as routine service on weekdays with 24-hour prior arrangement for the following therapeutic drugs: Amikacin, Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and
Vancomycin
Facility collected specimens will be picked up at the next scheduled phlebotomy visit
Facility collected specimens will be picked up at the next scheduled phlebotomy visit.
Unless the specimen integrity will be compromised, pick up will be done on the same day.
Weekdays are defined as the period between
Monday at 4:30 am through Friday at 11:30 P.M
Weekends are defined as the period between
Friday at 11:31 P.M. through Monday 4:31 A.M.
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3. Skilled Nursing Facility Services Holiday Schedule February President’s Day Open for regular business
May Memorial Day Closed: STAT service only
July Fourth of July Closed: STAT service only
September Labor day Closed: STAT service only
November Thanksgiving Closed: STAT service only
December Christmas Closed: STAT service only
January New year’s Day Closed: STAT service only
PLEASE NOTE OUR HOLIDAY POLICY
1. Palomar Health will accept STAT orders for tests that appear on the SNF STAT Test menu only. (Refer to Appendix C)
2. Call all routine orders before 7:00 PM the day before the holiday. 3. Daily standing orders that fall on the holiday will be performed as
scheduled. 4. All other standing orders will be rescheduled for the business day prior
to, or the first business day following the holiday. 5. No peaks and troughs will be scheduled on the holiday.
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1. Test Requisitions Filling Out the Skilled Nursing Facility Testing Requisitions:
a. Patient’s full name (last, first, middle initial) b. Room # and Bed #
c. Date of Birth d. SSN, if possible e. Check appropriate billing category and attach a copy of insurance card
f. Provide ICD-9 code(s) or chief complaint. This is a federal requirement and failure to provide may result in insurance denial.
g. Clearly mark tests to be performed. If not listed, use the “Write-In” area.
h. Clearly label each specimen being submitted with patient’s name, date and time of collection. Use the identification labels provided.
i. Microbiology testing – please indicate the “source” of the specimen being submitted for culture. j. For Standing Orders: Write “Standing Order” in the Write order/Special Instruction area and the
expiration date of the standing order.
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2. New Routine Standing Order Procedure
*A standing order is valid until its expiration date, but no longer than 12 months
a. To initiate a routine (standing) Order, use the Palomar Health (triplicate) requisition form.
b. Write in “Standing Order, Expiration Date______” once a week or every Monday as
an example. c. Complete all required information, patient name, date of birth, room #, bed#, billing
information, tests ordered” File the completed requisition in the card file by the first letter of the last name.
3. Change Order Form for Pre-Existing Routine (standing) Order a. Palomar Health requires written authorization to change pre-existing routine
(standing) orders to be in compliance with the State law and the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. b. Please write the appropriate change/s below. c. Authorized person must sign and date the form. d. Fax the form to the appropriate location marked on the form (Palomar or Pomerado)
e. For new orders, a new requisition must be filled out.
SNF Change Order Form Palomar Medical Center Pomerado Hospital
2185 W. Citracado Pkwy., 1 5615 Pomerado Road,
Escondido, CA 92029 Poway, CA 92064
Phone:442 281 1571 Phone: 858 613 4358
Fax: 760 233 7840 Fax: 858 613 4789
DO NO T USE FO R NEW O RDERS
Attention: Director of Nurses/Medical Director Palomar Health requires written authorization to change pre-existing routine (standing) orders to be in compliance with the State law and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Please write the appropriate chan ge/s
below. Sign, date, and fax the form to the marked location (Palomar or Pomerado)
O rders MUST be received before 3:30 P.M. Monday – Friday in order to be processed
Please check action/s that applies: Add on Test Cancel T est Change Order
Note: For Change O rder please fill out a new requisition
FACILITY: _____________________________
Resident’s Name: ____________________ Sex: ________ Room #: ____
Date of Birth: _____________________ Diagnosis Code: _____________
Physician: ______________________ Physician Phone: _____________
( Last, First name)
Test(s) Added-on: ______________________________________________
Test(s) Canceled: ______________________________________________
Authorized by: _____________________ Date:__________ Time: ____
Signature: ___________________
For Palomar Health Use only:
Patient’s MRN: ______________________________ Original Accession #: _________________________ Date and Time Collected: ______________________ Completed by : _____________________ Date: ___________
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Appendix C
Skilled Nursing Facility Client STAT Services Acetaminophen Level
Acetone
Albumin Level Blood
Alcohol Level Blood
Alkaline Phosphatase
ALT
AST
Bilirubin Direct
Bilirubin Indirect
Bilirubin Total
Blood Gas Arterial
Blood Gas Venous
BMP-Mini Panel
BNP
BUN
Calcium Level Blood
Calcium Level Ionized
Carbamazepine Level
Carbon Dioxide Blood
Carboxyhemoglobin Blood
CBC
CBC w/ Differential
Chem Panel
Chloride Level Blood
CK
CKMB
Co-Oximetry
Creatinine Blood
D-Dimer
Digoxin Level
Electrolyte Panel
Fibrin Degradation Products
Fibrinogen
Gentamicin Level Peak
Gentamicin Level Random
Gentamicin Level Trough
GGT
Glucose Blood
Gram Stain
HCG Qualitative
HCG Quantitative
KOH
Lactic Acid Blood
LD Blood
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Lipase Level
Liver Panel
Magnesium Level Blood
Methemoglobin
Mono Screen
pH Blood Venous
Phenobarbital Level
Phenytoin Level
Phosphorus Level Blood
Platelet Count Automated
Potassium Level Blood
Procainamide Level
Protein Blood Total
Protime
PTT
Renal Panel
Respiratory Syncytial Virus by EIA
Retic Count
Salicylate Level
Sed Rate
Sodium Level Blood
Strep Gr A Rapid Immunoassay
Theophylline Level
Tobramycin Level Peak
Tobramycin Level Random
Tobramycin Level Trough
Troponin I
Uric Acid Blood
Urinalysis Screen Dipstick
Urinalysis Sedimentation Microscopic
Urine Drug Screen (In House Test)
Valproic Acid Level
Vancomycin Level Peak
Vancomycin Level Random
Vancomycin Level Trough
WBC Smear
Wet Mount
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Appendix D
Palomar Health Laboratories Critical Values Table
Table 1. Blood Gas, Coagulation, Chemistry, and Hematology
Test Unit Critical Values Low High
Blood Gases pH, Arterial or Venous N/A <7.20 >7.60
pCO2, Arterial or Venous mm Hg n/a >60
pO2, Arterial mm Hg <50 N/A
Chemistry Calcium, Total mg/dl <6.0 >13.5
CO2 mmol/L <10 >40
Glucose mg/dl <40 >500
Magnesium mg/dl <1.0 >6.9
Phosphorus mg/dl <1.0 > 12.0
Potassium mmol/L < 2.8 > 6.2 Sodium mmol/L <120 >160
Troponin ng/mL N/A >0.5
Urea Nitrogen (BUN) mg/dL N/A N/A
Coagulation Prothrombin Time – INR N/A N/A >4.0
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) seconds N/A > 150
Hematology Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) X1000 mm3 < 0.5 N/A
Hematocrit % <19.8 >70
Hemoglobin g/dL < 6.6 > 23
Platelet X1000 mm3 <20 >1000
White Blood Cells X1000 mm3 < 1.0 N/A
Table 2. Therapeutic Drugs
Test Unit Therapeutic Drugs
Through Peak Gentamicin mcg/mL >2.0 >25 Tobramycin mcg/mL >2.0 >25
Vancomycin mcg/mL >25 >50
Test Unit Potentially Toxic Values Carbamezapine mcg/mL >15
Digoxin mcg/mL >2.2
Lithium mcg/mL >1.5
Phenobarbital mcg/mL >50 Phenytoin mcg/mL >25
Theophylline mcg/mL >20
Valproic Acid mcg/mL >200
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Table 3. Microbiology
Malarial smears - Any positive
Blood Culture - Any positive CSF Gram Stain or Culture – Any positive
Gram Stain or Culture from any sterile body fluid – Any positive
CSF Latex antigens – Any positive
India Ink – Any positive
Gram Stain or culture on tissue abscess or aspirate from a visceral organ (ex. lung, liver, or brain - Any positive
Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Extended spectrum Beta lactamase producing organism Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with a MIC as caused of an infection
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) with a MIC as caused of an infection
Stool Positive for Clostridium difficile Toxin
Stool Positive for Shiga Toxin
Table 4. Anatomic Pathology
All first time malignant diagnoses (with the exception of carcinoma of the skin). Absence of chorionic villi when clinically expected (potential ectopic pregnancy)
Change of a frozen section diagnosis after review of permanent sections.
Significant unexpected findings and/or significant discordant pre-op and post-op diagnoses.
Mycobacterial, fungal or other significant infectious organisms identified on special stains.
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Palomar Health Specimen Collection Guide
Transport Container Test(s) Transport Container Test(s)
E Swab Aerobic wound
Anaerobic wound
Cervical Culture
Throat Culture (not
rapid Group A screen)
Yeast Screen
Strep A or B Culture Screen
MRSA or VRE Culture Screen
KOH
Wet Mount NO TE: DO NO T collect
body fluid and t issue with a
swab, send in sterile
container
Room Temperature
Sterile Container
Urine Culture Stool Culture Stool for WBC C.diff toxin Rapid Rotavirus Ova and Parasites Shiga Toxin Tissue Culture* Body Fluid* Sputum Nasopharyngeal
wash for a. Rapid RSV
b. Rapid Influenza
A/B Catheter tip*
*Room Temperature,
all others refrigerate
BBL Red Top Double Swab or White Top Single Swab
Rapid Group A Strep
NO TE: DO NO T use for
tissue, body fluid or
anaerobic wound
Room Temperature
UTM w/ Flocked Swab
Viral culture (DFA
or PCR)
Mycoplasma
culture
Ureaplasma culture
Chlamydia culture
Rapid Influenza
A/B
Rapid RSV
Refrigerate
BBL Green Top-Mini Tip
Pertussis
Culture/DFA/PCR
[nasopharyngeal( NP)
swab]
Eye Culture
Urethral Culture
NOTE: Collect 1 NP swab
for each test method
Room Temperature
Copan Red Capped Swab with RED
Lettering on Plastic Tube Group B Strep
Screen by PCR
MRSA Nasal
Screen by PCR
Room Temperature
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Transport Container Test(s) Transport Container Test(s)
Hemosure Fecal Occult Blood
BD AFFIRM
Vaginal swab
DNA Probe
Candida species
Trichomonas vaginalis,
Gardnerella vaginalis
Room Temperature
GC/Chlamydia
APTIMA® Collection Kit Nucleic Acid
Amplification Test
(NAAT)
Endocervical or Male
urethral swab
Urine – collect in sterile urine container
Refrigerate
Sure Swab®
APTIMA® Vaginal Collection Kit (Orange Label) Nucleic Acid
Amplification Test (NAAT)
Vaginal swab ONLY!
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Candida albicans
Candida glabrata
Candida tropicalis
Candida parapsilosis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Bacterial vaginosis
Herpes Simplex Virus
1&2
Room Temperature
UA Screen and Culture & Sensitivity Transport
Urinalysis w/ culture
Urinalysis w/ Culture
if indicated Note: Submit both urine
cup and urine tube with boric acid (UBOR) to the
lab) Refrigerate Urine Cup only
Urine C&S Preservative Tube
Urine for Culture and
Sensitivity, not
acceptable for
urinalysis
Note: Fill the tube with urine up to fill line
(minimum of 4 ml)
Room Temperature
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Transport Container Tests(s) Transport Container Test(s)
Platelet Function Assay
(PFA-EPI) AKA Platelet Function
Epinephrine
NOTE: 4.5 ml GLASS tube only. DO NOT use plastic tubes.
DO NOT SPIN
Room Temperature
Platelet Function
PF P2Y12 (Plavix
Inhibition)
PF Aspirin NOTE: 2.0 ml Special partial fill Blue Top
tube
DO NOT send platelet function test tubes via pneumatic tube system
DO NOT Spin Room Temperature
QuantiFERON-TB Gold Tubes
Shake tubes 10 times
Room Temperature
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Blood Culture Room Temperature
Amount per Venipuncture
Amount in
BACTEC Plus Aerobic Vial
Amount in
BACTEC Plus
Anaerobic Vial
Amount in
BACTEC Ped Plus
Vial
16 – 20 mL Split equally between aerobic and anaerobic vials
13 – 16 mL 8 mL 5 – 8 mL
10 – 12 mL 5 – 7 mL 5 mL
3 – 9 mL entire blood amount 0
< 3 ml entire blood amount