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Anti-HCV (Anti-Hepatitis C virus antibodies)

WebAnti-HCV should be ordered as a screen for acute, past or chronic hepatitis C infection (see Special Instructions): Acute hepatitis screen (unknown etiology) Chronic hepatitis screen …

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CMV Diagnostic (anti-CMV IgG & IgM)

WebDiagnosis of primary, acute phase infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV), especially in patients with infectious mononucleosis and pregnant women who, based on clinical signs …

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Ova and Parasite exam (O&P)

WebAny additional parasite testing that includes microscopic examination of the liquid stool will be performed at an out-of-province reference laboratory. In order to refer out specimens …

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Helicobacter pylori IgG Newfoundland & Labrador Public Health …

WebUseful For. As a primary screening method for diagnosis of untreated Helicobacter pylori infection persons < 55 years old.. Clinical Information. Helicobacter pylori is the main …

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RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Newfoundland & Labrador Public …

WebIndications for Testing. Establishing baseline titer and follow-up monitoring of treatment response. Diagnostic indications: Primary syphilis. Secondary syphilis. Tertiary syphilis. …

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Hepatitis A immune status (Anti-HAV IgG)

WebUseful For. Anti-HAV IgG is an indicator of successful HAV vaccination or indicator of prior HAV exposure. Clinical Information. Hepatitis A characteristically is an acute, self-limited …

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Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)

WebMethod Description. The QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus test is an in-vitro diagnostic test for latent TB infection. It measures T cells (both CD4 T and CD8 T cells) release of …

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Varicella-Zoster Antibody IgG (Immunity)

WebIn Newfoundland and Labrador, among a cohort of 586 children, 565 (96.4%) did not have detectable VZV antibody at one year of age. The proportion with VZV antibody increased …

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Chlamydia trachomatis & Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) DNA

WebUseful For. The C. trachomatis & N. gonorrhoeae multiplex PCR assay detects CT and NG infections from endocervical swab or first void urine specimens from symptomatic or …

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RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Newfoundland & Labrador Public …

WebNontreponemal tests, such as the rapid plasma reagen (RPR) test and the veneral disease research labortaory (VDRL) test, detect reagin-based antibodies produced in response to …

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HCV RNA (Hepatitis C virus RNA nucleic acid amplification test)

Web*Only if Anti-HCV positive . Indications for Testing . Detection of hepatitis C virus RNA (viremia status). Diagnostic indications: – Indeterminate anti-HCV serological results

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HIV Ab/Ag (Human Immunodeficiency Virus I/II Serology)

WebUseful For. Screening persons at risk for sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections, including HIV-1 and HIV-2. Clinical Information. Early diagnosis during the critical stages …

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Water Testing – What to do

WebThis will ensure thorough mixing of the chlorine and the water throughout the well. Open each tap and allow the water to run through all taps until a smell of chlorine is detected, …

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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1/2 and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) PCR

WebCSF collected in sterile container. Swab of vesicular or ulcerative lesions in non-expired universal transport medium (UTM) collected from anywhere on the skin or oral, genital or …

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Clostridium difficile toxin DNA Newfoundland & Labrador Public …

WebMethod Description. The illumigene® C. difficile DNA molecular assay is based on loop-mediated amplification technology, which uses specifically designed primers to the …

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Anti-HBs (Hepatitis B immune status/Anti-Hepatitis B Surface …

WebMethod Description. The ARCHITECT Anti-HBs assay is a two-step immunoassay, using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology, for the quantitative …

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HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen with autoreflex Neutralization

WebIndications for Testing . HBsAg is included in the following investigations/profiles (see Special Instructions): · Acute Hepatitis Screen (unknown etiology)

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Anti-HBs (Hepatitis B immune status/Anti-Hepatitis B surface …

WebIndications for Testing . Anti-HBs should be ordered to determine immune status to HBV and is included as part of the following investigations/orders (see Special Instructions):

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