Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases can be transferred from person to person by a variety of means – whether through airborne particles, bodily fluid exchange, or even a simple handshake – and can spread from host to host through both direct and indirect contact. Testing allows your doctor to verify if the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by an infectious disease.
The Role of Infectious Disease Tests
Infectious disease tests are used to diagnose specific diseases. Tests may be administered as a part of a routine health screening or if you are experiencing specific signs or symptoms.
Who should get testing?
You should get tested for an infectious disease if you suspect you may have been exposed to one, particularly if the disease is known to have serious potential complications. Even though you may be asymptomatic or experiencing only mild symptoms, you may still be able to spread the infection to those around you. Some infectious diseases can lead to serious health complications or even death, particularly for those who are immunocompromised.
The goal of screening for infectious diseases is to identify and treat people with infections before they develop complications and before they spread disease to others. Additionally, screening attempts to identify, test, and treat those who have been in contact with you in order to prevent continued spread of the infection.
Types of Infectious Disease Tests
While there are many different kinds of infectious diseases, there are two main ways of detecting whether or not the infection is or was present in your body – looking for antibodies against the infectious agent or looking for the infectious agent (antigen) itself. Serological testing looks for antibodies, your body’s reaction to an infection, in order to verify previous exposure.
Test items
Tropical Infectious Diseases Test
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Test
Respiratory Infectious Diseases
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