what type of tests is used to diagnose tetanus
Doctors can diagnose tetanus by examining the patient and looking for certain signs and symptoms. There are no hospital lab tests that can confirm tetanus.Tetanus is a medical emergency requiring: 1  Hospitalization. 2  Immediate treatment with human tetanus immune globulin (TIG) (or equine antitoxin). 3  Tetanus vaccine.here are no hospital lab tests that can confirm tetanus. Tetanus is a medical emergency requiring: 1  Hospitalization. 2  Immediate treatment with human tetanus immune globulin (TIG) (or equine antitoxin). 3  Tetanus vaccine.