Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 | COVID-19 | CDC
Aug 29, 2024 · 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 …
Testing for COVID-19 | COVID-19 | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Aug 24, 2024 · 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 …
Genetic Testing | Genomics and Your Health | CDC
May 15, 2024 · Whole genome sequencing is the largest genetic test and looks at all of a person's DNA, not just the genes. Your healthcare provider might recommend exome sequencing or …
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Tuberculosis
Dec 10, 2024 · 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 …
This is a TEST | State and Local Readiness | CDC
Apr 15, 2024 · TEST is a collaborative game that bridges the gap between discussion and operational exercises. It uses narrative-based problems to foster teamwork, discuss resource …
Diagnosis for Flu | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Oct 3, 2022 · The test will also help public health laboratories save time and testing materials, and possibly to return test results faster. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given CDC …
Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Tuberculin Skin Test
May 14, 2024 · If the TB skin test is used for baseline testing of U.S. health care personnel, use two-step testing. Two-step testing. If the first TB skin test result is negative, a second TB skin …
Laboratory Testing for CMV and Congenital CMV
Apr 15, 2024 · 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 …
Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Sep 17, 2024 · The package insert for the RIDT test used should be reviewed to ensure that an appropriate specimen is collected, and test procedures are followed. Some tests may require …
Laboratory Testing for Norovirus | Norovirus | CDC
Apr 24, 2024 · These assays can be used for preliminary identification of norovirus when testing multiple specimens during outbreaks. However, samples that test negative should be …