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61. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Gonorrhea: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review40/gonorrhea-screening
    May 15, 2005 - New testing technologies, such as nucleic acid amplification tests and nucleic acid hybridization tests … These tests initially included antigen detection tests such as enzyme immunoassay (EIA). … Characteristics and accuracy of tests used for screening. … Evaluation of the Hybrid Capture 2 CT/GC DNA tests and the GenProbe PACE 2 tests from the same male urethral … Not infected=at least 2 negative tests.

62. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Gonorrhea: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review40/gonorrhea-screening-2005
    May 15, 2005 - New testing technologies, such as nucleic acid amplification tests and nucleic acid hybridization tests … These tests initially included antigen detection tests such as enzyme immunoassay (EIA). … Characteristics and accuracy of tests used for screening. … Evaluation of the Hybrid Capture 2 CT/GC DNA tests and the GenProbe PACE 2 tests from the same male urethral … Not infected=at least 2 negative tests.

63. Evidence Summary: Preeclampsia: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/preeclampsia-screening
    April 25, 2017 - Does preeclampsia screening effectiveness differ by screening protocol (eg, tests used, timing of tests … Accuracy of Screening Tests Key Question 4a. … Does effectiveness differ by screening protocol (eg, tests used, timing of tests, rescreen intervals) … How accurate are different screening tests for proteinuria? b. … d Rhode et al 50 used statistical tests for noninferiority.

64. Archived: Evidence Summary: Preeclampsia: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/preeclampsia-screening-april-2017
    April 25, 2017 - Does preeclampsia screening effectiveness differ by screening protocol (eg, tests used, timing of tests … Accuracy of Screening Tests Key Question 4a. … Does effectiveness differ by screening protocol (eg, tests used, timing of tests, rescreen intervals) … How accurate are different screening tests for proteinuria? b. … d Rhode et al 50 used statistical tests for noninferiority.

65. Archived: Gonorrhea: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/gonorrhea-screening-2005
    May 15, 2005 - There is fair evidence that screening tests can accurately detect gonorrhea infection and good evience … Newer screening tests, including nucleic acid amplification tests and nucleic acid hybridization tests … , and nucleic acid hybridization tests (nucleic acid probes). … Vaginal swabs may also be used with certain nucleic acid amplification tests. … Screening tests to detect C hlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections-2002.

66. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Clinical Summary (pdf file)
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    May 31, 2016 - Screening Tests There are numerous screening tests for syphilis. … The most common is a combination of nontreponemal and treponemal antibody tests.

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    December 01, 2014 - In 10 new studies of asymptomatic patients, nucleic acid amplification tests demonstrated sensitivity … Only screening tests and methods cleared by the U.S. … Nucleic acid amplification tests are accurate for diagnosing gonorrhea and chlamydia in asymptomatic … Studies of the accuracy of diagnostic tests were in- cluded if they evaluated screening tests in asymptomatic … Participants provided chlamydia tests using self-collected vaginal swabs.

68. Screening for Bladder Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2011 - new evidence on the benefits and harms of screening, the accuracy of primary care–feasible screening tests … Screening Tests Primary care–feasible screening tests for bladder cancer include identifying hematuria … urinalysis for hematuria, urine cytology, and tests for urine biomarkers. … Accuracy of Screening Tests Primary care–feasible screening tests for bladder cancer include urinalysis … for hematuria, urinary cytology, and tests for other urine biomarkers.

69. Archived: Genital Herpes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/genital-herpes-screening-2005
    March 15, 2005 - chain reaction, and antibody-based tests, such as the western blot assay and type-specific glycoprotein … G serological tests. … can differentiate between HSV-1 and HSV-2 exposure (these tests cannot differentiate between oral vs … including the WBA and type-specific glycoprotein G serological tests. … Sorting out the new HSV type specific antibody tests. Sex Transm Infect 2001;77(4):232-7.

70. Screening for Ovarian Cancer (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2012 - Several tests may be used to screen for ovarian cancer: • Ultrasound. … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them. … Task Force recommendations can help you learn about screening tests, counseling services, and preventive … The Task Force recommendations do not cover diagnosis (tests to find out why you are sick) or treatment

71. Archived: Thyroid Disease: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 1996 - They therefore offer promise as first-line thyroid screening tests. … A prospective critical evaluation of in vitro thyroid function tests. … The effects of nonthyroid disease and drugs on thyroid function tests. … Thyroid function tests in elderly patients with and without an acute illness. … Common screening tests. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians. 1991;417p. 100.

72. Archived: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
    June 07, 2016 - Screening Tests There are numerous screening tests for syphilis. … The most common is a combination of nontreponemal and treponemal antibody tests. … Most common is a combination of nontreponemal and treponemal antibody tests. … Screening Tests Current screening tests for syphilis rely on detection of antibodies rather than direct … Positive results on both tests indicate past or present syphilis infection.

73. Evidence Summary: Colorectal Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary19/colorectal-cancer-screening
    May 18, 2021 - the differential uptake of tests, determine the comparative yield between tests, or both. … What are the serious harms of the different screening tests? … Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests. … A comparison of fecal occult-blood tests for colorectal-cancer screening. … Immunochemical faecal occult blood tests are superior to guaiac-based tests for the detection of colorectal

74. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2008 - Fecal Tests Evidence about the harms of fecal tests is lacking (in- adequate), but the USPSTF assesses … Screening Tests The relative sensitivity and specificity of the different colorectal screening tests … when compared with established stool tests (15, 16). … Compared with the older stool tests (for example, Hemoc- cult II), the newer stool-based tests are more … Subscribers may take the tests free of charge.

75. Final Research Plan: Ovarian Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan153/ovarian-cancer-screening
    March 03, 2016 - cancer (e.g., women with a known predisposing genetic syndrome or strong family history) Screening tests … Screening tests and approaches evaluated in clinical trials, including, but not limited to: testing … serum CA–125, transvaginal ultrasonography, and combined screening approaches or algorithms Screening tests … complications of diagnostic surgical procedures, and health and psychological effects of screening tests … The USPSTF clarified the inclusion criteria to indicate that all screening tests and approaches evaluated

76. Archived: Chlamydial Infection: Screening, 2001 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 2001 - Until the advent of urine-based screening tests, routine screening of men was rarely performed. … tests and rarely with culture tests. … CDC) is developing laboratory guidelines that outline the advantages and disadvantages of available tests … New tests that use urine specimens provide a noninvasive method of screening both men and women. … The sensitivities and specificities of nucleic acid amplification tests are all high, ranging from 82%

77. Final Research Plan: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/primary-open-angle-glaucoma-screening
    June 04, 2020 - with a comprehensive eye examination (as defined in the studies) by an eye health provider; screening tests … at increased risk of open-angle glaucoma KQ 3: Referral to an eye specialist KQ 4: Diagnostic tests … inhibitors) Selective laser trabeculoplasty Latanoprostene bunod Netarsudil KQ 4: Screening tests … The USPSTF revised the inclusion/exclusion criteria to clarify the included and excluded diagnostic tests … for glaucoma; tests that are no longer used were excluded.

78. Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2014 - These screening tests are very accurate. … However, screening tests are accurate and treatment can cure the infection. … I statement Notes screening Tests of urine or other body fluids for signs of infection. … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them.

79. Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2014 - These screening tests are very accurate. … However, screening tests are accurate and treatment can cure the infection. … I statement Notes screening Tests of urine or other body fluids for signs of infection. … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them.

80. Archived: Evidence Summary: Visual Impairment in Children Ages 1-5: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary5/visual-impairment-in-children-ages-1-5-screening
    January 15, 2011 - There is good evidence that commonly used visual acuity tests, stereoacuity tests, the cover-uncover … Four studies evaluated visual acuity tests (Lea symbols and HOTV tests), 3 evaluated stereoacuity tests … tests, tests of stereopsis, tests for strabismus, photoscreeners, autorefractors) Exclude studies … available in primary care settings (eg, visual acuity tests, tests of stereopsis, tests for strabismus … tests, tests of stereopsis, tests for strabismus, photoscreeners, autorefractors) Exclude studies