Fit Testing | Personal Protective Equipment | CDC The test is a pass fail test that determines whether you can detect a test agent, such as through taste, smell, or an involuntary cough The OSHA-accepted fit test protocols provide complete instructions for conducting qualitative fit tests with the accepted test agents NIOSH does not endorse or recommend the use of the irritant smoke fit test
Screening for Cervical Cancer | Cervical Cancer | CDC 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 cervix The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately Both tests can be done in a doctor's office or
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
Testing and Diagnosis for Lyme disease | Lyme Disease | CDC Laboratory testing CDC recommends the use of FDA-cleared antibody tests for laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease As with antibody tests for other infectious diseases, the accuracy of these tests depends upon how long you've been infected Antibody tests may appear falsely negative during the first few weeks of infection, typically when a patient has an erythema migrans rash, but FDA-cleared
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
Diagnosis for Flu | Influenza (Flu) | CDC Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and or fatigue There are multiple tests that can detect flu viruses Although testing is the only way to know if you have flu, your doctor may diagnose you based on your symptoms
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
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