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- Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level
CDC recommends testing blood for lead exposure A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg dL) Healthcare providers should follow recommendations based on initial screening capillary and confirmed venous BLLs Learn more about the recommended actions after a blood lead level test
- West Nile: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment | West Nile Virus | CDC
West Nile virus can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis If you think you or a family member might have West Nile virus disease (West Nile), talk with your health care provider There is no specific treatment for West Nile Rest, fluids, and pain medications may relieve symptoms
- Long COVID Basics | COVID-19 | CDC
Your healthcare provider considers a diagnosis of Long COVID based on: Your health history If you had a diagnosis of COVID-19 by a positive test, symptoms, or exposure A health examination Clinical evaluations and results of routine blood tests, chest X-rays, and electrocardiograms may be normal in someone with Long COVID
- Getting Tested for HIV | HIV | CDC
Antibody test An antibody test looks for antibodies to HIV in your blood or oral fluid Most rapid tests and the only HIV self-test approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are antibody tests Antibody tests that use blood from a vein can detect HIV sooner than tests done with blood from a finger stick or with oral fluid
- 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
- 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
- Types of COVID-19 Treatment | COVID-19 | CDC
COVID-19 Treatment Options Testing for COVID-19 Testing for COVID-19 can help you decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading the virus to others If you think you could have COVID-19 and are at higher risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about testing and or treatment right away
- Screening for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer | CDC
Overview A screening test is used to look for a disease when a person doesn't have symptoms (When a person has symptoms, diagnostic tests are used to find out the cause of the symptoms ) Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into
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