screening test

British

noun

a simple test performed on a large number of people to identify those who have or are likely to develop a specified disease

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Northern Ireland is also the only UK region yet to lower the level at which traces of blood in a home screening test trigger further investigation to detect more bowel cancers early.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Grail stock plunged after its Galleri multi-cancer screening test failed to achieve its primary objective in a U.K. trial.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

However, none of these approaches has yet led to a validated screening test suitable for widespread use before symptoms begin.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

Exact Sciences offers cancer screening and diagnostic products, including Cologuard, a colorectal cancer screening test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

She said in August her cancer had been discovered "unexpectedly during a screening test" and urged anyone who was "avoiding a test or putting off an appointment" to get checked.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

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