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 |
General Health:
Full checkup, including weight and height |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Thyroid test (TSH)1 |
Start at age 35, then every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
Every 5 years |
Heart Health:
Blood pressure test2 |
At least every 2 years |
At least every 2 years |
At least every 2 years |
At least every 2 years |
Cholesterol test3 |
Start at age 20, discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Bone Health:
Bone mineral density test4 |
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Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Get a bone mineral density test at least once. Talk to your doctor or nurse about repeat testing. |
Diabetes:
Blood glucose test5 |
Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Start at age 45, then every 3 years |
Every 3 years |
Every 3 years |
Breast Health:
Mammogram (x-ray of breast)6 |
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Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |
Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your doctor or nurse. |