Aug 29, 2024 · Detection of anti-nucleocapsid antibody indicates SARS-CoV-2 infection, while anti-spike protein antibody may be induced by COVID-19 vaccination or by SARS-CoV-2 …

Mar 10, 2025 · If your COVID-19 test is negative A negative COVID-19 test means the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn't rule out that you could have an infection. If you used an …

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 …

Jan 31, 2025 · The TB skin test (also known as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or TST) is one method of determining whether a person is infected with TB bacteria. Reliable administration …

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 …

Jan 31, 2025 · A tuberculosis (TB) blood test uses a blood sample to find out if you are infected with TB germs.

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 …

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 …

Jan 17, 2025 · A positive test result for tuberculosis (TB) infection means you have TB germs in your body. Your health care provider will do other tests to determine if you have inactive TB …

Dec 19, 2023 · TB screening for health care personnel includes a risk assessment, symptom evaluation, and TB test.