screening (redirected from biochemical screening)

screening /screen·ing/ (skrēn´ing)

1. examination of a group to separate well persons from those who have an undiagnosed pathologic condition or who are at high risk.

2. fluoroscopy (Great Britain).

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antibody screening  a method of determining the presence and amount of anti-HLA antibodies in the serum of a potential allograft recipient: aliquots of the recipient's serum are mixed with a panel of leukocytes from well-characterized cell donors, complement is added, and the percentage of cells that lyse (referred to as the panel-reactive antibody ) indicates the degree of sensitization of the recipient.

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screen·ing (skrnng)

n.

1. The examination of a group of usually asymptomatic individuals to detect those with a high probability of having or developing a given disease.

2. The initial evaluation of an individual, intended to determine suitability for a particular treatment modality.

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Screening

Process through which carriers of a trait may be identified within a population.

Mentioned in: Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia

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screening

Etymology: ME, scren

1 a preliminary procedure, such as a test or examination, to detect the most characteristic sign or signs of a disorder that may require further investigation.

2 the examination of a large sample of a population to detect a specific disease or disorder, such as hypertension.

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screening,

n 1. an examination of individuals or their records to ascertain dental needs, assess treatment plans, or evaluate services rendered. Prescreening is the review by designated dental professionals of patients' examination records as a prerequisite to the authorization of some or all types of treatment. Postscreening is the examination by designated dental professionals, usually on a sample basis, of records to determine whether services have been rendered adequately and in accordance with prescribed administrative procedures.
2. a sample survey to determine initial treatment needs of a group seeking coverage under a dental plan; used in setting the initial premium.

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screening

1. examination of a large sample of animals in a population in order to detect the presence of disease or to ascertain the prevalence of certain diseases, such as tuberculosis or diabetes mellitus.

2. in diagnostic tests the use of a test which has a high sensitivity but often only a moderate specificity. Usually this is a quick and cheap test which is followed by a more expensive but more accurate test carried out on the positive reactors to the screening test.

3. fluoroscopy or image intensification (Great Britain).

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biochemical screening

using biochemical tests for purposes of detecting the presence of a disease.

multiphasic screening, multiple screening

simultaneous examination of a population for several different diseases.

preventive screening

screening of a population with a preventive medical program in prospect.

screening test

any test, e.g. tuberculin, brucellosis tests, used to screen a population.

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screening

Medtalk The evaluation of an asymptomatic person in a population, to detect an unsuspected disease process not known to exist at the time of evaluation; screening tests measure specific parameters–eg, bp–for HTN, sigmoidoscopy–colorectal CA, imaging–eg, mammography–breast CA or lab parameters–eg, cholesterol–CAD, guaiac-positive stools–colorectal CA or Pap smears of the uterine cervix–cervical CA; screening tests in general have high sensitivities and low specificities, which allows detection of most Pts with a morbid condition, while having the acceptable disadvantage of a high rate of false positivity. See Cancer screening, Colorectal screening, Developmental screening, Drug screening, Forensic drug screening, Genetic screening, Industry screening Microalbuminuria screening, Multiphasic screening, Newborn screening Psychiatry An assessment or evaluation to determine the appropriate services for a client.

Screening

Blood-pressure Measured in normotensive persons-every 2 years, all age groups

Breast examination, ♀ By physician-every year > age 40; mammography-every 1-2 years, age 35+, every year > age 50

Cervical cytology Pap smear every 1-3 years, starting at age of first intercourse

Cholesterol Measured-every 5 years, but not in younger subjects

Prostate Rectal exam, ideally every year

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Patient discussion about biochemical screening.

Q. Is there a good screening test for aortic abdominal aneurysm? A friend of mine was diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm. I am afraid i might have this condition too. is there any screening test that is good for me?

A. The answer to your question depends on your age your sex and your history of smoking. 3 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm our GP said that the screening is good only for males age 65-75 that smoke.
Go to your GP and ask him even if you are not in those criteria, maybe the rules have changed.

Q. What are the screening methods for autism? I have a friend who has an autistic child. My daughter is 5 months old and I was wondering if there are any screening methods that help determine autism.

A. The general screening methods for autism are used by parents and pediatricians to evaluate a child’s irregular behavior for his/her age. As a parent, if you see any regression of the child- for instance, he was able to say mom and now he doesn’t say it anymore, or if a child hasn’t started speaking when they should. Those are reasons to go see someone about the possibility of autistic disorder.

Q. How can I lower the damage the cumputer screen is causing my eyes? I work with a computer for long hours every day and so far my sight is still good. Usually after many hours my eyes itch though. All my friends have already ruined their eyes this way and would really like to prevent that... Do you know how?

A. When people hardly concentrate on monitors, used to blink a little. Try to use neutral eyedops. Use only TFT monitors. Another good ways has written above :)