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Syphilis detection test
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used to diagnose and follow up syphilis
Antibodies to syphilis begin to appear in the blood 4-6 weeks after infection |
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Lyme Disease Test
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IgM is detected 3-4 weeks in, peaks at 6-8 weeks and then disappears
IgG is detected in 2-3 months after infection and remains elevated for years |
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Chlamydia Antibody IgG Test
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Urine test for chlamydia, results the next day
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Streptococcal Antibody Test
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tests antibodies and enzymes produced by Step B
help to establish prior infection but are of no value for the dx of acute streptococcal infection Direct cultures are diagnostic |
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H. Pylori Antibody Test
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In patients with GI symptoms such as duodenal ulcers and gastic ulcers
If positive, along with specific antibodies, positive biopsy they are considered to be infected with H. pylori |
