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| What must be reported? | Microscopic, culture, immunologic, serologic, or other evidence
suggestive of tuberculosis. This includes but is not limited to: • All smears positive for AFB • Histologic evidence consistent with tuberculosis |
| To whom should reports be submitted? | • Results should be submitted to the local health officer in
the jurisdiction where the health care provider who first submitted the specimen is
located • Reference laboratories are responsible for notifying BOTH the laboratory that forwarded the specimen for isolate testing AND the local health officer in the jurisdiction where the health care provider who submitted the specimen is located • Submit one positive culture for TB to the local public health laboratory |
| When should these results be reported to TB Control? | Within one working day from the time the health care provider or referring laboratory is notified of results |
| What information is required on the report? | • Patient's name, identification number • Patient's age/date of birth, gender • Patient's address • Patient's telephone number (if known) • Provider's name, address, and telephone number • Date of specimen collection • Specimen accession number • Test performed and result • Date positive results were identified The lab that first receives a specimen is responsible for obtaining the above information, and labs must forward this same information when transferring specimens between labs. |
| How is TB Control notified? | Written notification is required within one working day
regardless of method of reporting.
Laboratories may elect to use the Confidential Laboratory Report form to report to the TB Control Program. Telephone, courier, mail,
or fax, reports for this county to: |
Reporting requirements are specified by Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Reportable Diseases and Conditions, Section 2505, Notification by Laboratories.
| Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Program 2615 S. Grand Avenue, Room 507 Los Angeles, CA 90007 Tel: (213) 744-6160 Fax: (213) 749-0926 tb@ph.lacounty.gov |
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