Screening Chart – UHS Stay Healthy

Screening tests	Ages 18-39	Ages 40-49	Ages 50-64	Ages 65+
Blood pressure	Every two years if normal Annually if between 120/80 and 139/89 Discuss treatment if higher than 140/90	Every two years if normal Annually if between 120/80 and 139/89 Discuss treatment if higher than 140/90	Every two years if normal Annually if between 120/80 and 139/89 Discuss treatment if higher than 140/90	Every two years if normal Annually if between 120/80 and 139/89 Discuss treatment if higher than 140/90
Osteoporosis screening	N/A	N/A	Discuss with provider if at risk	Every two years through age 74 Over 75, ask provider
Breast cancer screening	Discuss with provider if at increased risk	Annually (general recommendation)	Every two years	Every two years through age 74; ask provider age 75 and older
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)	First should be at age 21 Every two years up to age 30 Age 30 and beyond, every 2-3 years (ask provider)	Every 3 years; if negative, every 5 years	Every 3 years	Ask provider
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)	Test for STDs if sexually active and at increased risk. If pregnant, get tested for HIV.	Test for STDs if sexually active and at increased risk. If pregnant, get tested for HIV.	Test for STDs if sexually active and at increased risk.	Test for STDs if sexually active and at increased risk.
Cholesterol test	Test between age 20 and 45 if at increased risk of heart disease	Every five years after age 44, or more frequently if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions	Every five years, or more frequently if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems or certain other conditions	If normal, recheck every three to five years, or more frequently if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems or certain other conditions
Colorectal cancer screening		Starting at age 35, annual rectal exam	Starting at age 50; ask provider about type of test and appropriate frequency	Continue testing through age 75

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