Definition. The peroneal nerve is found on the outside part of the lower knee. This nerve is responsible for transmitting impulses to and from the leg, foot, and toes. When damaged, the muscles innervated by the nerve may become weak and sensation may be lost. A condition called foot drop can occur.
Hepatitis C RNA Qualitative Test. This test will determine whether or not you are currently infected with Hepatitis C. It is often called the PCR test because of the process used (polymerase chain reaction â hence PCR). It looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the Hepatitis C virus in your blood.
Syphilis tests are used to screen for and/or diagnose infection with Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. For more details about syphilis infection, see the What is being tested? section. Several different types of tests are available. Antibody tests are most commonly used. Antibody tests (serology)âthese tests detect antibodies in the blood and sometimes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Two general types are available for syphilis testing, nontreponemal antibody test and treponemal antibody test (derived from the name of the bacterium).