These charts are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of each test and immunization to meet your health care needs.
Screening Tests |
Ages 18 - 39 |
Ages 40 - 49 |
Ages 50 - 64 |
Ages 65 and Older |
Reproductive Health:
Pap test & pelvic exam7 |
Every 1-3 years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21 |
Every 1-3 years |
Every 1-3 years |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Chlamydia test8 |
Yearly until age 25 if sexually active. Older than age 25, get this test if you have new or multiple partners. |
Get this test if you have new or multiple partners. |
Get this test if you have new or multiple partners. |
Get this test if you have new or multiple partners. |
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) tests8 |
Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. |
Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. |
Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. |
Both partners should get tested for STDs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. |
Mental Health Screening9 |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Colorectal Health:
Fecal occult blood test10,11 |
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Yearly |
Yearly |