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- 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
- 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
- This is a TEST | State and Local Readiness | CDC
This is a TEST (TEST) is a training and exercise simulation tool designed to foster collaborative emergency preparedness activities It uses collaborative game theory and adult learning principles to increase engagement and knowledge retention
- 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
- Testing and Diagnosis for Lyme disease | Lyme Disease | CDC
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 the Lyme bacteria It can take several weeks after infection for the immune system to make enough antibodies to be detected by the test CDC recommends using antibody tests that have been cleared by the U S Food and
- Baseline Tuberculosis Screening and Testing for Health Care Personnel
TB screening for health care personnel includes a risk assessment, symptom evaluation, and TB test
- 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
- Waived Tests | Laboratory Quality | CDC
Waived test results, such as prothrombin time and glucose levels, adjust medication dosages for anticoagulant therapy and diabetes In addition, erroneous results from diagnostic tests, such as those for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody, can have unintended consequences
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