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 healthcare providers, …

Background Healthcare providers use test results to diagnose disease, determine prognosis, and monitor a patient’s treatment or health status.

Feb 26, 2025 · Screening tests 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 …

Placing test strips on a moist or newly cleaned surface may damage the strip and cause incorrect results. Check and record temperatures of the testing, reagent, and test kit storage areas. See …

Jan 5, 2026 · Diagnose AGS with a detailed patient history, physical exam, and alpha-gal IgE antibody test.

Feb 10, 2025 · Patients who test negative can benefit from HIV prevention resources Health care providers screening for HIV play a key role in improving outcomes throughout the HIV prevention and …

Aug 18, 2025 · Testing for respiratory viruses when you feel sick can help guide decisions to further protect yourself and others. Testing may be most helpful if you are at higher risk for getting very sick, …

Apr 24, 2024 · They can be used to test the following for norovirus: Stool Vomitus Food Water Environmental specimens Multiplex Gastrointestinal Platforms Recently, several commercial …

Feb 6, 2024 · This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the causative agent …

Jan 22, 2025 · Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test Toolkit What to know CDC has free training materials on reading and administering the TB skin test. The Mantoux TB skin test toolkit includes a fact sheet, …