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Lyme Disease Tests

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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. Learn about how testing can contribute to the diagnosis of Lyme disease.
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Syphilis Tests

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A description of the syphilis test - what it is, when to take it, and how to interpret the results.
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West Nile Virus Test

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West Nile virus causes a viral infection and is transmitted to humans primarily by mosquitoes. Learn about when testing is used and interpreting test results.
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Adenosine Deaminase

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Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is a protein produced by cells throughout the body and is associated with the activation of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune response to infections. The adenosine deaminase test may be used to help determine whether a person has a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (TB) of the lining of the lungs (pleurae).
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Fungal Tests

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A fungal infection can affect skin, hair or nails or cause serious lung or blood infections. Learn about tests that diagnose fungal infections.
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Lactate Test

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Explains how the lactate test is used, when a lactate test is ordered, and what the results of a lactate test might mean. The lactate test is primarily ordered to help determine if someone has lactic acidosis, a level of lactate that is high enough to disrupt a person's acid-base (ph) balance.
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test

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Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is released when cells in the body are damaged. Measuring LDH can show if tissue has been damaged and help assess certain cancers.
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