Healthy Aging is a reminder that it is never too late to take charge of your health by developing healthy habits and getting regular screening tests for common health problems.
Screening tests include self-checks, clinical exams, non-laboratory tests (such as imaging tests), and laboratory tests. The focus here is on laboratory screening tests and other tests and conditions related to healthy aging. It's easy to take these tests for granted, but their power to keep you healthier longer should not be underestimated.
General Screening Tests
Condition | Screening Test |
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Diabetes | Glucose Tests, Hemoglobin A1c |
High Cholesterol | Lipid Panel |
Obesity | Physical Exam and BMI |
High Blood Pressure | Blood Pressure reading |
HIV | HIV antibody and antigen (P24) |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Chlamydia Testing, Gonorrhea Testing, Syphilis Testing |
Colon Cancer | FOBT, Colonoscopy |
Hepatitis C | Hep C Testing |
BLOOD TEST PANELS | EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS SCREENED |
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) | Anemia, infection, iron deficiency, bleeding disorders. |
Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) | Liver disease, kidney disease, electrolyte and acid/base balance |