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List of screening recommendations


As you get older, the number and frequency of screening tests that are recommended change. The index of screening articles below provides a snapshot of these differences. 

Because pregnancy requires a unique range of testing as the mother-to-be progresses through the stages of her pregnancy, we also provide an in-depth look at the tests involved. 

Screening tests for newborns

Routine Tests

Common metabolic and genetic tests

Screening tests for infants

Screening tests for children

If at Risk

High cholesterol

Lead poisoning

Tuberculosis

Screening tests for young adults

Routine Tests

Breast cancer

Cervical cancer

Chlamydia

High cholesterol

Skin cancer

If at Risk

Tuberculosis

Iron overload

Screening tests for adults

Routine Tests

Breast cancer

Cervical cancer

High cholesterol

Heart disease

Skin cancer

Thyroid dysfunction

If at Risk

Chlamydia

Bowel cancer

Diabetes

Iron overload

Prostate cancer

Tuberculosis

Screening tests for adults: 50 and over

Routine Tests

Breast cancer

Cervical cancer

Heart disease

Bowel cancer

Skin cancer

Thyroid dysfunction

If at Risk

Diabetes

Iron overload

Osteoporosis

Prostate cancer

Tuberculosis

Pregnancy & prenatal testing

Pre-conception and first trimester

Second and third trimester

Newborn

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