Microbiology Service
Contact Information
Director
Microbiology Section
- UCSF Clinical Laboratories China Basin
- 185 Berry Street
- San Francisco, CA 94107
- Phone: 415-353-1268
- Fax: 415-353-1829
Faculty
Overview
Consultative and laboratory referral services are provided in all areas of microbiology, to assist in the selection and processing of diagnostic specimens. Areas of special expertise include viral isolation and antigen detection, isolation and identification of unusual bacteria and fungi, and the identification of parasites.
Related Research
Educational Materials
Affiliated Organizations
| Service Name | Moffitt | Mt. Zion | SFGHTC | VAMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BacteriologyDirect Exam: Gram stain; Clostridium difficile toxin; Legionella FA; Rapid strep Group A; Pertussis PCR Culture: Aerobic only; Aerobic & Anaerobic; CF respiratory culture; Gonococci; Beta-strep; Legionella |
Yes | |||
MycobacteriologyDirect exam: AFB smear Culture: AFB culture (includes Nocardia) |
Yes | |||
MycologyDirect exam: Cryptococcal antigen; KOH exam Culture: CSF Cryptococcal culture; CSF Cocci culture; Fungal culture; Yeast; Aspergillus |
Yes | |||
VirologyDirect exam: CMV antigen; Rotavirus antigen; HSV direct Ag; VZV direct Ag; Respiratory virus direct antigens (RSV, FluA, FluB, Adeno, Paraflu1,2,3) Culture: Herpes simplex culture; CMV culture; Enterovirus culture PCR: HSV; VZV; EBV; BK Genotyping: HCV Genotyping Chlamydial: DNA detection; C. trachomatis culture |
Yes | |||
ParasitologyDirect exam: Routine Ova and Parasite exam; Trichomonas; Microsporidia smear exam; Giardia EIA; Malaria exam |
Yes | |||
Molecular microbiologyBacteriology: Bordetella pertussis PCR Virology: HSV PCR; VZV PCR; EBV PCR; BK PCR; HCV Genotyping |
Yes |