A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test detects genetic material from a pathogen or abnormal cell sample. Ways of collecting samples include a nasal swab, a saliva swab, or taking a sample of blood.

Intermountain Health’s Central Lab, one of the most sophisticated testing laboratories in the nation, has expanded and nearly doubled in size, bringing state-of-the-art testing and advanced diagnostic ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, at-home tests became standard operating procedure for many households. In just 15 minutes, with a quick swab and a stir, we felt more confident visiting elderly family ...

If a medical test result is inconclusive, the sample did not provide enough information to confirm a positive or negative result. A person may need another test. People can have various medical tests ...

Infectious diseases (IDs) still take 14 million lives worldwide each year, making up a quarter of total deaths. This makes them a leading cause of mortality. The management of IDs is dependent on ...