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- Testing for COVID-19 | COVID-19 | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and . . .
A single NAAT test can be used to confirm an antigen test result *Self-tests, or at-home tests, are antigen tests that can be taken anywhere without having to go to a specific testing site Read self-test package inserts thoroughly and follow the instructions closely when performing the test When you get tested
- Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
Positive viral test results indicate current infection and the person with COVID-19 should take steps to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others Negative viral test results mean the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn't rule out that the person could have an infection These results represent a snapshot of the time around specimen
- Laboratory Testing for CMV and Congenital CMV
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is the most common serologic test for measuring antibody to CMV Tests for congenital CMV in newborns Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on saliva is the standard laboratory test for diagnosing congenital CMV infection Urine is usually collected and tested for confirmation
- Laboratory Testing for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Monospot test The Monospot test is not recommended for general use The antibodies detected by Monospot can be caused by conditions other than infectious mononucleosis Moreover, studies have shown that the Monospot produces both false positive and false negative results
- Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Tuberculosis - CDC
It is the only kind of TB skin test solution that is FDA-approved for this test method After 48–72 hours, the skin test reaction must be examined by a trained health care worker The health care worker measures any swelling where the tuberculin was injected to determine if the reaction to the test is positive or negative
- Screening for Cervical Cancer | Cervical Cancer | CDC
The HPV test and the Pap test can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately
- Waived Tests | Laboratory Quality | CDC
Waived tests include test systems cleared by the FDA for home use and those approved for waiver under the CLIA criteria While CLIA requires waived tests to be simple and low-risk, they are not completely error-proof Errors can occur in testing if manufacturer's instructions are not followed or if personnel are unfamiliar with the test system
- Measles Serology Testing | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Test turnaround-time for IgG avidity The turnaround–time for testing specimens for IgG avidity is 30 working days after the delivery of the specimens to the measles reference lab by the STATT laboratory Both an acute and a convalescent phase serum are recommended for PRN testing There is no established turnaround–time for measles PRN
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