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- Testing for COVID-19 | COVID-19 | CDC
Getting a COVID-19 test Buy self-tests (at-home tests) Buy self-tests (at-home tests) online or in pharmacies and retail stores If you have health insurance, it may reimburse the cost of purchasing self-tests Visit FDA's website for a list of authorized tests Go to a testing location Visit a community-based testing location, such as a pharmacy or health center near you These locations may
- Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
This overview describes current information on the types of tests used to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection and their intended uses This information is intended for use by healthcare providers, public health professionals, and those organizing and implementing testing in non-healthcare settings
- Laboratory Testing for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Laboratory testing can help distinguish whether someone is susceptible to EBV infection or has a recent or past infection Healthcare providers can test for antibodies to specific EBV-associated antigens Monospot test is not recommended for general use
- Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Tuberculosis
For more details on interpreting TB skin test results, please visit Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Tuberculin Skin Test TB skin results should only be read by a trained health care professional Consult with your state and local public health authorities to determine who is authorized to place and read TB skin tests in your state
- Tuberculosis in Pregnancy | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
A positive test result for TB infection means you have TB germs in your body A health care provider will do other tests to determine if you have inactive TB or active TB disease
- Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for CDI | C. diff | CDC
This is the most sensitive test available and is most often associated with false-positive results because of the presence of nontoxigenic C diff strains However, testing isolates for toxin production like so-called "toxigenic culture" helps to reduce false positive results
- Measles Serology Testing | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Instructions for blood collection Blood for serologic testing of measles at CDC is collected as described in the Infectious Disease Laboratories Test Directory entry for each test, listed below: Measles serology instrucitons (Test CDC-10244) Measles avidity instructions (Test CDC-10248) Testing infants or small children Blood for serologic testing of infants or small children can be collected
- Laboratory Testing for Measles | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Specimen collection CDC's Infectious Diseases Laboratories provide guidance for various specimen collection, storage, and shipment, including for measles Refer to the Infectious Diseases Laboratories Test Directory entry for each test Preferred specimens CDC recommends that either a nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or urine specimen as well as a blood specimen be collected from all patients
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