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
Ready? Set? Test! - March 2026 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
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
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
Talk. Test. Treat. | SAW | CDC Talk Test Treat is a campaign that encourages individuals and healthcare providers to take three simple actions – Talk Test Treat – to protect their health, the health of their partner (s), and that of their patients The campaign reinforces that all STIs are preventable and treatable, and most are curable
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
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