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Chickenpox and Shingles Tests

• October 6, 2023
• Test

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by an infection with the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Lab tests may be done to help diagnose an active case of chickenpox or shingles or determine whether a person is immune.

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Herpes Simplex Virus (Genital Herpes Test, Oral Herpes, HSV Test)

• September 29, 2022
• Test

Genital and oral herpes are common infections in the United States. Learn more about tests used to diagnose these conditions and how to interpret test results.

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Antibody Titer Test

• November 9, 2021
• Test

Looking for the facts about antibody titer testing? Learn about this type of testing and other ways that titer tests may be used to evaluate your health.

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Healthy Aging

• August 22, 2018
• Article

Healthy aging means it is never too late to take charge of your health by developing healthy habits and getting recommended screening tests.

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Infectious Disease Genetic Testing

• November 9, 2021
• Page

Some microbes, including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, cause infections in humans. Because microbes contain genetic material (DNA and RNA) that is different from the genetic material in human cells, genetic testing techniques can be used to test for infections.

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