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	Serologic Tests
		Testing for HCV RNA is a reliable way of demonstrating that hepatitis C infection is present and is the most specific test for infection.
		Testing for HCV RNA by PCR is particularly useful when aminotransferases are normal or only slightly elevated, when anti-HCV is not present, or when several causes of liver disease are possible.
		This test is useful for evaluation of patients who have abnormal liver function tests since it allows a direct quantification of multiple different serum proteins.
	www.hcvets.com /data/hcv_liver/serologic_tests.htm (2175 words)

	NDI Terminology - serologic test for syphilis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		There are two types: nontreponemal antigen tests detect antibodies to substance (reagin) derived from host tissues, now known to consist of the phospholipids cardiolipin and lecithin; they originated with the Wassermann test and are now represented by the VDRL and RPR (rapid plasma reagin) tests.
		pallidum immobilization) test and are now represented by the DFA-TP (direct fluorescent antibody–T. pallidum) test, the FTA-ABS (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption) test, the MHA-TP (microhemagglutination assay–T. pallidum), and assays using ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) methods.
		The term "serologic tests for syphilis" is occasionally used with reference only to nontreponemal antigen tests.
	www.ndif.org /Terms/serologic_test_for_syphilis.html (119 words)

	AccuChecker Web Site - AccuLibrary Article
		Indirect testing is indicated for symptomatic patients with a documented history of chronic/recurrent duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer or chronic gastritis.
		Indirect testing is not indicated for new onset dyspepsia responsive to conservative treatment (e.g., withdrawal of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or use of anti-secretory agents).
		Serologic testing to H. pylori is a useful method to detect active H. pylori infection.
	www.accuchecker.com /acculibrary/articles/hpyloritest.asp (1226 words)

	2002 Treatment Guidelines -3
		Serologic testing and a sexual history also should be obtained at 28 weeks of gestation and at delivery in communities and populations in which the risk for congenital syphilis is high.
		Serologic testing of the mother's serum is preferred over testing infant serum, because the serologic tests performed on infant serum can be nonreactive if the mother's serologic test result is of low titer or if the mother was infected late in pregnancy.
		All infants born to women who have reactive serologic tests for syphilis should be examined thoroughly for evidence of congenital syphilis (e.g., nonimmune hydrops, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, rhinitis, skin rash, and/or pseudoparalysis of an extremity).
	www.cdc.gov /std/treatment/3-2002TG.htm (2774 words)

	Practical Guidelines for Lyme Testing
		Routine follow-up serologic tests to assess the efficacy of antiobiotic therapy are not routinely recommended, but may be of value in the evaluation of patients remaining symptomatic after treatment.
		Since neither the PCR or serologic testing is 100% sensitive in the setting of early Lyme disease, combining the two may improve the diagnostic yield.
		The positive test may be either a false positive or it may reflect residual antibody from a remote episode of Lyme disease independent of the patient's presentation now.
	www.imugen.com /lyme_guidelines_for_testing.htm (4365 words)

	Serologic test for B. anthracis
		This is a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies against B.
		For an infant or young child, the area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet.
		This test may be performed when anthrax is suspected.
	www.mercydesmoines.org /ADAM/Encyclopedia/ency/003534.asp (477 words)

	1998 Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Disease
		Serologic testing of the mother's serum is preferred to testing infant serum, because the serologic tests performed on infant serum can be nonreactive if the mother's serologic test result is of low titer or if the mother was infected late in pregnancy.
		All infants born to seroreactive mothers should be evaluated with a quantitative nontreponemal serologic test (RPR or VDRL) performed on infant serum (i.e., umbilical cord blood might be contaminated with maternal blood and might yield a false-positive result).
		Children who are identified as having reactive serologic tests for syphilis after the neonatal period (i.e., at greater than 1 month of age) should have maternal serology and records reviewed to assess whether the child has congenital or acquired syphilis (for acquired syphilis, see Primary and Secondary Syphilis and Latent Syphilis).
	wonder.cdc.gov /wonder/STD/STD98TG/STD98T07.HTM (1766 words)

	1998 Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Disease
		Although, ideally, all of these tests should be conducted for each patient who has a genital ulcer, use of such tests (other than a serologic test for syphilis) may be based on test availability and clinical or epidemiologic suspicion.
		For communities and populations in which the prevalence of syphilis is high or for patients at high risk, serologic testing should be performed twice during the third trimester, at 28 weeks of gestation and at delivery.
		Serologic titers may be checked monthly in women at high risk for reinfection or in geographic areas in which the prevalence of syphilis is high.
	www.brooksidepress.org /Products/ed2/CDC/STD/STD98T06.HTM (8327 words)

	STD Self Directed Learning Module - Public Health Agency of Canada
		The purpose of testing for HIV must be to benefit patients, enable them to obtain care and counselling and make their behaviour safer for themselves and others.
		Testing should always be done with the patient's informed consent after a full discussion of the consequences of being tested, including if, when and under what circumstances test results might be disclosed to others.
		Inform the patient that test results and information will be added to his or her medical record and will be available to other health professionals on a need-to-know basis.
	www.phac-aspc.gc.ca /slm-maa/terry/testing1_e.html (4847 words)

	Serology - The Merck Veterinary Manual
		Serologic testing for FeLV is important in order to identify infected cats and prevent transmission of the virus (see Feline Leukemia Virus and Related Diseases: Introduction).
		Antibody testing may be preferred because antibodies are produced to both male and female worms, and they are produced as early as 2 mo after infection, which is much earlier than antigen may be detected.
		This test takes ~1hr and may be performed with zinc sulfate solutions made in the clinic, or reagents for the test may be purchased as a test kit.
	www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/150225.htm (2994 words)

	Official Code 19-3-40
		The standard serologic test for syphilis of both the man and woman applying for a marriage license shall be made within 30 days prior to the application for the license.
		The cost of the serologic test for sickle cell anemia and the counseling shall be paid by the applicant unless adequate state appropriations or federal aid is available for the cost of the test and counseling.
		Persons found by the standard serologic test provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section to be infected with syphilis shall be subject to Chapter 17 of Title 31.
	www.state.ga.us /cgi-bin/pub/ocode/ocgsearch?number=19-3-40 (378 words)

	Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation - September 1, 2006 -- American Family Physician
		Referral for liver biopsy should be considered only after a thorough, noninvasive serologic and radiographic evaluation has failed to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis; the benefit of biopsy outweighs the risk; and it is postulated that biopsy will have a favorable impact on the treatment of chronic liver disease.
		The ALT is thought to be the most cost-effective screening test for identifying metabolic or drug-induced hepatic injury, but like other liver function tests, it is of limited use in predicting degree of inflammation and of no use in estimating severity of fibrosis.
		Referral for liver biopsy should be considered after a thorough, noninvasive serologic and radiographic evaluation has failed to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis; the benefit of biopsy outweighs the risk; and it is postulated that biopsy will have a favorable impact on the treatment of chronic liver disease.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20060901/756.html (3243 words)

	Genital Infections (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Serologic testing is by definition an indirect method of diagnosis since it relies upon a humoral immune response to infection.
		Serologic tests — Because of lack of availability of equipment, test reagents, or the skilled personnel required for direct visualization techniques or PCR, a substantial proportion of patients suspected of having syphilis must be diagnosed by alternative methods.
		The use of a single serologic test to diagnose syphilis is generally inadequate because of the potential for false-positive results [12].
	www.emcritcare.com /065-132/093-genital.infxn.htm (5959 words)

	HB 1424 - Marriage license; HIV tests; requirements
		LC 9 8590 2- 1 applicant for a marriage license has been given a 2- 2 standard serologic test for syphilis and a standard 2- 3 serologic test for HIV and that, in the opinion of the 2- 4 physician, the applicant is not infected with syphilis 2- 5 or
		tests, the certificate may be obtained from the 2-17 local health officer or county physician without charge, 2-18 provided that this provision shall not apply to the 2-19 charge for serologic tests for sickle cell anemia under 2-20 paragraph (2) of this subsection or for the counseling 2-21 provided for in such paragraph.
		The cost 2-30 of the serologic test for sickle cell anemia and the 2-31 counseling shall be paid by the applicant unless 2-32 adequate state appropriations or federal aid is 2-33 available for the cost of the test and counseling.
	www.legis.state.ga.us /legis/1995_96/leg/fulltext/hb1424.htm (927 words)

	Herpes Diagnosis Facts
		Serologic testing has the advantage that it can be done even when a person has no symptoms, so it is a very effective way to detect an established herpes infection.
		Type-specific blood tests are ideal for those who have had a history of genital symptoms but have never had a successful confirmatory test.
		Unlike the culture method, this test does not require growing the virus but rather seeks to identify herpes by the presence of antigens, fragments of the virus that are known to stimulate the immune response.
	www.globalherbalsupplies.com /herpes/diagnosis.html (1702 words)

	VET-10: Equine Infectious Anemia
		These are the horse inoculation test and two serologic tests: the agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID or Coggins test) and the competitive ELISA (or CELISA) test.
		The serologic tests are recognized as reliable indicators of infection, and the federal government is responsible for ensuring the potency and standardization of the test reagents.
		Such a program is possible using the serologic tests to diagnose the infection and to control the movement of test-positive horses.
	www.ca.uky.edu /agc/pubs/vet/vet10/vet10.htm (1424 words)

	ACP Online - Initiative on Lyme Disease
		Serologic testing is not recommended for patients with erythema migrans.
		When serologic testing is indicated, the CDC recommendations are to use a two-step approach, with the initial test being a sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or an indirect fluorescent antibody test.
		Serologic tests do not distinguish between active and inactive infection, and patients may continue to be seropositive for years, even after adequate antibiotic treatment.
	www.acponline.org /lyme/mksap12.htm (1886 words)

	1-99 Newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Feline coronavirus IFA (FCV-IFA) is a serologic test detecting antibodies to coronaviruses.
		FIP-Specific ELISA (FIPSE) is a serologic test which detects antibodies against the protein that is encoded for by the 7b gene (i.e.
		If the test is positive, it documents immunologic response, but clinical outcome cannot be predicted by a single positive test.
	www.antechdiagnostics.com /clients/antechNews/1999/1-99.htm (1080 words)

	Serologic test for B. anthracis
		This is a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies against B.
		For infants or young children, the area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet.
		If a disease is suspected, the test may need to be repeated 10 days - 2 weeks after the first test.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/003534.htm (592 words)

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		Testing and interpretation of results shall be in accordance with the procedures in enclosure 4.
		Confirmatory testing shall be limited to as few laboratories per Service as possible, since the confirmatory test is subjective and tight controls must be maintained on both the procedure and interpretation of results.
		Reserve members with serologic evidence of HIV-1 infection may be transferred to the Standby Reserve or separated when they fail to provide from their civilian physician an evaluation conforming to the protocol described in enclosure 2.
	biotech.law.lsu.edu /blaw/dodd/corres/html2/d64851x.htm (8698 words)

	Epstein-Barr virus test Information on Healthline
		Definition Alternative Names How the test is performed How to prepare for the test How the test will feel Why the test is performed Normal Values What abnormal results mean What the risks are Special considerations
		The area is cleansed with antiseptic and punctured with a sharp needle or a lancet.
		tests (tests performed on serum, the fluid portion of blood that contains antibodies) are often repeated 10 days - 2 weeks or more after the initial sample.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/epstein-barr-virus-test (445 words)

	Diagnosis of Babesiosis Using an Immunoblot Serologic Test -- Ryan et al. 8 (6): 1177 -- Clinical and Vaccine Immunology
		Babesial infection was diagnosed serologically by an IFA as previously described (2, 8, 9).
		Diagnosis of babesiosis: evaluation of a serologic test for the detection of Babesia microti antibody.
		Efficacy of an immunoglobulin M serodiagnostic test for the rapid diagnosis of acute babesiosis.
	cdli.asm.org /cgi/content/full/8/6/1177 (1960 words)

	ACP Online - Initiative on Lyme Disease - Probability Calculator
		For example, the likelihood ratio of a positive ELISA test result in a patient with non-specific myalgias is 5.0 (five), which means that the likelihood of getting a positive ELISA test is 5 times greater in patients with Lyme disease than in patients without Lyme disease.
		However, the probability calculator may be useful in dissuading a sole reliance on serologic testing to confirm a diagnosis of Lyme disease.
		By using the calculator, the ACP Initiative on Lyme Disease hopes to discourage undue reliance on serologic testing and emphasize patient history and clinical judgment when evaluating patients with possible symptoms of Lyme disease.
	www.acponline.org /lyme/calculator (354 words)

	Serologic Test for Syphilis
		Routine blood tests performed in most Alaska laboratories are either the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) or VORL antigen tests.
		These nontreponema1 antigen tests are used for syphilis screening because of their economy and availability.
		If the disease is inactive but serofast, the titer will not change on subsequent testing (one dilution change either way, is not considered significant in these cases).
	www.epi.alaska.gov /bulletins/docs/b1974_19.htm (336 words)

	Appropriateness of Lyme Disease Serologic Testing -- Ramsey et al. 2 (4): 341 -- Annals of Family Medicine
		Lyme disease is a multisystem tick-borne infection caused by
		test of cure (27%), and diagnosis of erythema migrans (24%).
		The use of serologic tests for Lyme disease in a prepaid health plan in California.
	www.annfammed.org /cgi/content/full/2/4/341 (1522 words)

	Effects of HIV Infection on the Serologic Manifestations and Response to Treatment of Syphilis in Intravenous Drug ...
		Measurements: Serologic tests for syphilis and clinical manifestations.
		test sera were not titrated beyond a 1:256 dilution.
		Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia in a patient with a chronic biologic false-positive serologic test for syphilis.
	www.annals.org /cgi/content/full/118/5/350 (3442 words)

	Medical Encyclopedia: Serologic test for B. anthracis (Print Version)
		Medical Encyclopedia: Serologic test for B. anthracis (Print Version)
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		This is a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies against B. anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/print/ency/article/003534.htm (618 words)

	NEJM -- Case 39-2005 -- A 63-Year-Old Woman with a Positive Serologic Test for Syphilis and Persistent Eosinophilia
		Case 39-2005 — A 63-Year-Old Woman with a Positive Serologic Test for Syphilis and Persistent Eosinophilia
		A 63-Year-Old Woman with a Positive Serologic Test for Syphilis and Persistent Eosinophilia
		because of a positive serologic test for syphilis and persistent
	content.nejm.org /cgi/content/short/353/25/2697 (196 words)

	AllRefer Health - Serologic Test for B. Anthracis: How is the Test Performed? (Anthrax Serology Test, Antibody Test for ...
		AllRefer Health - Serologic Test for B. Anthracis: How is the Test Performed?
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		Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
	health.allrefer.com /health/serologic-test-for-b-anthracis-perform.html (495 words)

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