Search results for screening tests
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Why it’s done
Find out why you might need to have a colposcopy and what the procedure checks for.
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Hearing tests for children
Read about when hearing tests are routinely offered to children, what they involve and why they're important.
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Bowel cancer screening
Information on bowel cancer screening with links to other useful resources.
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What is cervical screening?
Find out what cervical screening is and how it can help protect you from cervical cancer.
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How to book cervical screening
Find out what to do when you get a cervical screening invitation letter and how to book the test.
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Tests and next steps for breast cancer in women
Find out more about the main tests for diagnosing breast cancer and the other tests you may have if you have cancer.
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Bowel cancer screening - FAQs
Frequently asked questions on bowel cancer screening.
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Thalassaemia - Diagnosis
Read about screening for thalassaemia in pregnancy, testing for the condition later in life and getting a test to see if you're a carrier of thalassaemia.
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HIV and AIDS - Diagnosis
Read about HIV testing, including when you should get tested, where you can get tested, and what the different tests involve.
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis
Find out how autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is diagnosed. Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.