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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
- Information for Diagnostic Laboratories | Rabies | CDC
The LN34 PCR test for rabies is a newer diagnostic test that uses real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (real-time RT-PCR) methodology to detect the presence of rabies virus genetic material
- Screening for Lung Cancer | Lung Cancer | CDC
The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT) Lung cancer screening is recommended only for adults who are at high risk for developing the disease because of their smoking history and age
- Clinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis A
Clinicians should assess a patient's history (including potential risk behaviors or exposures for HAV infection), physical exam, and test results in determining whether hepatitis A is the appropriate clinical diagnosis for a patient The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists developed a surveillance case definition for acute hepatitis A
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