Understand diagnostic tests in simple, non-technical language
This test checks for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. It helps to find out if you currently have a COVID-19 infection. Knowing your COVID-19 status is important to help prevent the spread of the virus to others.
View COVID-19 Test detailsThis test looks for a specific protein found on the surface of the Hepatitis B virus. Finding this protein means you currently have a Hepatitis B infection. It helps your doctor understand if you are infected and guides treatment.
View Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) detailsThis test looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in your blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes when it has been exposed to a virus. Finding these antibodies means you have been infected with the Hepatitis C virus at some point.
View Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) detailsThis test looks for antibodies in your blood that your body makes to fight the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). These antibodies show if you have been exposed to HIV, which is the virus that can cause AIDS. Finding these antibodies means you have HIV.
View HIV I and HIV II Antibodies detailsThe WIDAL test looks for antibodies your body makes when it’s fighting a bacterial infection called typhoid or enteric fever. These antibodies can tell your doctor if you have a current infection or if you have been exposed to the bacteria in the past.
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