Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
Aug 29, 2024 · 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 …
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Lyme Disease
May 15, 2024 · Laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease relies on serologic testing for antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi. CDC recommends a two-step serologic testing process using FDA …
Testing for COVID-19 | COVID-19 | CDC
Mar 10, 2025 · 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 …
Laboratory Testing for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Apr 10, 2024 · 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 …
Laboratory Testing for CMV and Congenital CMV
Apr 15, 2024 · The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is the most common serologic test for measuring antibody to CMV. Congenital CMV infection cannot be diagnosed with antibody …
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Tuberculosis
Apr 17, 2025 · 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 …
Waived Tests | Laboratory Quality | CDC
Sep 11, 2024 · Waived test results, such as prothrombin time and glucose levels, adjust medication dosages for anticoagulant therapy and diabetes. In addition, erroneous results …
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for CDI | C. diff | CDC
Mar 6, 2024 · 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 …
Testing and Diagnosis for Lyme disease | Lyme Disease | CDC
May 15, 2024 · Healthcare providers consider multiple factors when evaluating a patient for Lyme disease. Laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease relies on a blood test that detects antibodies to …
Measles Serology Testing | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
May 9, 2024 · 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 …