Viral meningitis is common and contagious, but it is rarely serious or fatal and does not require antibiotics. The more serious meningococcal bacteria are the leading cause of meningitis in adolescents ages 11 to17, and while theyâre rare, they can be fatal.
Test Overview. A tonometry test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the nerve in the back of the eye (optic nerve ).
The Iodine Spot Test. The iodine spot test is based on a urine sample from your first trip to the bathroom after waking up in the morning. You send the sample to a lab and they measure the level of iodine in the urine. Itâs the same price as the next test (approximately $70), but itâs not as accurate.