A screening test is done to detect potential health disorders or diseases in people who do not have any symptoms of disease.

Basically The goal is ...

early detection and surveillance

to reduce the risk of disease

To detect it early enough to treat it most effectively.

Remember Screening tests are not considered diagnostic


When these tests are helpful?

What makes a screening test valuable is its ability to detect potential problems, while minimizing unclear, ambiguous, or confusing results

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