Standard Laboratory Tests for 43-Year-Old Females at Primary Care Visits

Core Laboratory Tests

The American College of Physicians recommends a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to screen for anemia, infection, and blood disorders in 43-year-old females 1
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is recommended to assess kidney function, liver function, and electrolyte balance in 43-year-old females 1
The American Heart Association recommends a Lipid Profile to evaluate cardiovascular risk through measurement of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides in 43-year-old females 2
The American Thyroid Association recommends a Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test to screen for thyroid disorders, which are more common in women 3
Urinalysis is recommended to screen for kidney disease and urinary tract infections in 43-year-old females 1
The American Diabetes Association recommends screening for diabetes and prediabetes using Fasting Glucose or Hemoglobin A1C in 43-year-old females 1

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends Cervical Cancer Screening with a Pap test every 3 years, or Pap test with HPV DNA testing every 5 years for women who have had 3 normal test results in a row 2
The American Cancer Society recommends a Clinical Breast Examination as part of a periodic health examination, preferably annually 2
The American College of Radiology recommends annual Mammography beginning at age 40 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia when indicated by risk factors 5
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommends annual Hepatitis C Testing for those with risk factors such as injection drug use 5
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends testing for Vitamin B12 Levels in patients with symptoms of deficiency or those taking medications like metformin 1

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends testing for Rubella Immunity in women planning pregnancy 3
The American College of Medical Genetics recommends Genetic Screening based on family history, ethnic background, and age 3
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends Screening for TORCH Infections when indicated by risk factors 3

The American Psychological Association recommends annual Depression Screening using standardized screening tools 5
The American Psychiatric Association recommends Anxiety Assessment, particularly during perimenopause transition 1

The American College of Physicians recommends most core laboratory tests (CBC, CMP, lipid profile, TSH) annually 1
The American Cancer Society recommends Cervical Cancer Screening at specific intervals based on previous results and testing methodology 2
The American College of Radiology recommends annual Mammography starting at age 40 2

Inconsistent adherence to screening guidelines can occur in approximately 40% of primary care settings, according to the American Cancer Society 6