Egg test unveiled. Commercial egg producers now have a quicker method for testing eggs for Salmonella enteritidis. The USDA estimates that as many as 11 eggs per 100,000 are contaminated with S. enteritidis. Male infertility test studied. The test measures levels of the protein ubiquitin, which appears to be a marker of semen abnormalities.
Experts debate new lung cancer test.
The device uses x-rays to quickly scan the entire chest while the patient holds his or her breath. A 3-dimensional image of the lungs is produced. The National Cancer Institute is in the midst of a large-scale study to determine the scan s efficacy. Laboratory adds bladder cancer test. The ImmunoCyt is a noninvasive test that detects antigens from bladder tumors.