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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.
Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Tuberculin Skin Test
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 and reading of the TB skin test requires standardization of procedures, training, supervision, and practice.
Ready? Set? Test! - July 2025
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 Appendix B for examples of daily temperature logs. Check inventory regularly to ensure you have enough reagents, test kits, and supplies for testing.
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 ...
Getting Tested for STIs | STI | CDC
You can self-test (or, at-home test) for some infections. Self-testing is when you collect a swab or your own blood from a finger prick and test it with a device that provides results within minutes. There are FDA-approved self-test options for HIV and syphilis.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Background The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations include federal standards applicable to all U.S. facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. Exceptions to the CLIA regulations exist for certain testing, including: Employment-related drug testing by SAMSHA certified laboratories Testing ...
Ready? Set? Test! - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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 Appendix B for examples of daily temperature logs. Check inventory regularly to ensure you have enough reagents, test kits, and supplies for testing.
A1C Test for Diabetes and Prediabetes | Diabetes | CDC
The A1C test—also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test—is a simple blood test. Your A1C is used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, and monitor your progress. Find out more about the test, and your A1C goals.
Testing and Respiratory Viruses | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
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, so you can seek healthcare quickly and start treatment, if apporpriate.
Diagnosing ADHD | Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | CDC
Diagnosing ADHD in adults ADHD often lasts into adulthood. Symptoms might look different at older ages. For example, in adults, hyperactivity may appear as extreme restlessness or wearing others out with their activity. Find out more about ADHD in adults. For more information about diagnosis and treatment throughout the lifespan, please visit the websites of the National Resource Center on ...
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