Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
This test is used to determine the presence of respiratory virus RNA/DNA in a patient's specimen. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture. The use of a panel for virus detection provides a useful differential diagnosis.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91233
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 17610
What the laboratory says this test is for
This test is used to determine the presence of respiratory virus RNA/DNA in a patient's specimen. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture. The use of a panel for virus detection provides a useful differential diagnosis.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91246
What the laboratory says this test is for
Diagnosis of the four most common sexually transmitted infections.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91437
What the laboratory says this test is for
Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra and is often due to sexually transmitted infections. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and/or Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma spp. A panel will help the clinician's ability to precisely identify the cause of these symptoms.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 38288
What the laboratory says this test is for
The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood can support the diagnosis. This test detects Borrelia species which are associated with either Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi), or relapsing fever (Borrelia miyamotoi). A positive result for Borrelia species but negative result for Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi, may indicate that infection is caused by other Borrelia species. A negative result for Borrelia species does not rule out Borrelia infection and appropriate serology testing may be clinically warranted.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 39219
What the laboratory says this test is for
Diagnosis of the three most common sexually transmitted infections.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91436
What the laboratory says this test is for
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp. have been associated with genital tract infection. M. genitalium has been implicated in cervicitis, endometritis, and PID. M. hominis has also been associated with cervicitis and is present in increased numbers in vaginosis. Ureaplasma spp. have been linked to upper genitourinary tract infection and to premature labor and abortion. Because of their nature, these organisms are not routinely cultured and are better detected by molecular methods. Recently, by molecular means two groups of Ureaplasma spp. have been distinguished- U. parvum and U. urealyticum, with the former being more prevalent in the lower genital tract of a healthy woman. It is not clear which species more predominantly causes infection. M. hominis and the ureaplasmas appear to be opportunists when they infect the upper genitourinary tract. These organisms have also been targeted as having a possible role in infertility, although this remains a gray area.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91477
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