The Stool Culture Test is used to detect the presence of disease causing bacterial organisms including Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Shiga toxin (if detected, Escherichia coli O157, Culture will be performed) in the stool and aid in the diagnosis of Typhoid Fever, Enteric Fever, Bacillary Dysentery, and Salmonella infection.
Syphilis is a bacteria sexually transmitted disease (STD) spread by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Also Known As: RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing
Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by a parasite that is common amongst the general population. This test measures the presence of IgG antibodies against the parasite in the blood.
Also Known As: Toxoplasma IgG Antibodies, T Gondii
Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by a parasite that is common amongst the general population. This test measures the presence of IgM antibodies against the parasite in the blood.
Also Known As: recent, acute, T Gondii
IgG, along with IgM are useful in determining whether there is active VZV disease or if there was previous exposure to the virus.
Also Known As: Chicken Pox Titers, VZV
This test looks for the presence of White Blood Cells (WBC) or Leukocytes in a stool sample. White blood cells, which are produced by the body to fight infections, are not typically present in the stool. When white blood cells are present, it can be an indication of conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
