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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

Allergies can affect everyone differently, including the symptoms you have and the treatments that work. Mili Shum, MD, an allergist at University of Utah Health, helps patients suffering with asthma ...

The best type of COVID-19 test to take depends on why you’re getting tested. Some tests are best for diagnosing current COVID-19 infections while others can identify past infections. Others are better ...

Laboratory testing plays a critical role for diagnosis of COVID-19. It’s the cornerstone of the global public health response, informing control measures and preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2. The ...

Dr. Li Jin lays out the complexities of COVID-19 testing, calling it a highly choreographed process that requires funding, effective protocols, and hardworking people. As of this writing, over 450,000 ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...