Diagnostic Tests

[Pinky Promise] I Promise, I Will Get a Hepatitis B Blood Test

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 09:33

This multilingual poster shows a pinky promise between two people pledging to get tested for hepatitis B. It explains that chronic hepatitis B can result in serious liver problems and that Asian Americans have very high rates of hepatitis B.

[1 in 12 Asian Americans Has Chronic Hepatitis B]

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 09:33

This poster states that 1 in 12 Asian has chronic Hepatitis B and advises Asian Americans to consult their doctors about getting tested.

If You or Your Parents Were Borin in Asia or the Pacific Islands CDC Recommends That You Get Tested for Hepatitis B

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 09:33

This poster highlights a strong family bond that encourages Asian Americans to get tested for Hepatitis B.

Locations and Reasons for Initial Testing for Hepatitis C Infection — Chronic Hepatitis Cohort Study, United States, 2006-2010

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 09:29

This report presents results of a survey to understand where and why individuals with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection got their intial testing. An analysis of 2006–2010 survey results from 4,689 participants in the Chronic Hepatitis Cohort Study indicated that a substantial proportion of HCV-infected patients were tested only after clinical indications that their infection had progressed and became symptomatic.

MMWR: Recommendations for the Laboratory-Based Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae – 2014

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 09:26

This report updates CDC’s 2002 recommendations regarding screening tests to detect C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections and provides new recommendations regarding optimal specimen types, the use of tests to detect rectal and oropharyngeal C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections, and information regarding when supplemental testing is indicated.