Health Maintenance Guidelines

Definitions

Bone Density Test: A low dose x-ray to screen for risk of thinning and weakening of bones, which increase the risk of osteoporosis and fracture.

Chlamydia Screening Test: A screening test for detecting chlamydia, a curable sexually transmitted infection that can cause scarring, infertility and chronic pelvic infection

Colonoscopy: An internal inspection of the entire colon to screen for cancer and polyps (pre-cancerous growths).

Fecal Occult Blood Test: A screening test for hidden blood in the stool, which may be a sign of colon cancer.

Lipid Screen: A blood test for assessing levels of fats and cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Mammogram: A low dose breast x-ray to screen for breast cancer.

Pap Test: A test for abnormal cervical cells which can indicate increased risk of cervical cancer. This is not a test for uterine or ovarian cancer. Pap smears are done during an internal pelvic examination.

PSA: (Prostate Specific Antigen) A blood test for measuring a protein produced by the prostate gland. High levels may indicate prostate cancer.

Sigmoidoscopy: An internal inspection of the lower colon to screen for cancer and polyps (pre-cancerous growths).