Infectious Diseases: Tests & Diagnosis
Stool analysis for giardiasis (ova and parasite test)
10/16/07, HealthwiseA stool sample is collected and analyzed for the presence of the parasite G. lamblia or its cysts. The stool sample may be collected at home, in the doctor's office, or in the hospital.
Antigen tests for giardiasis
10/16/07, HealthwiseFor a giardia antigen test, a stool sample or fluid from the upper part of the intestines (duodenal fluid) is tested in the lab for the presence of antigens from Giardia lamblia. This test is often done at the same time as stool analy
String test for giardiasis
10/16/07, HealthwiseFor this test, you swallow a gelatin capsule attached to a long string. The end of the string remains outside the mouth and is taped to your cheek. The capsule dissolves in the stomach and the string passes into the upper part of the smal
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Tuberculin Skin Tests
05/18/07, HealthwiseA tuberculin skin test is done to see if you have ever had tuberculosis (TB) (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). It is done by putting a small amount of TB protein (antigens) under the top layer of skin on your inner forearm. If you have ever been
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
03/26/08, HealthwiseA C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body.
Medical history and physical exam for tuberculosis (TB)
05/16/07, HealthwiseWhen you give your medical history, your doctor collects information about whether you are likely to have tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection. An active infection can spread to other people. A latent infection cannot spread to other
Tuberculosis (TB) - Exams and Tests
05/16/07, HealthwiseDiagnosing active TB in the lungs
Lymph Node Biopsy
05/01/07, HealthwiseA lymph node biopsy removes lymph node tissue to be looked at under a microscope for signs of infection or a disease, such as cancer. Other tests may also be used to check the lymph tissue sample, including a culture, genetic test
Diverticulitis - Exams and Tests
07/30/08, HealthwiseYour doctor will take a history and give you a physical examination if diverticulitis is suspected. Depending on your symptoms, you may have one or more tests to rule out other medical problems that could be causing your symptoms. The
Cold Agglutinins
06/12/08, HealthwiseA cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are normally made by the immune system in response to infection. They caus
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