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

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

Exact Sciences, with a market value of $13.2 billion and $2.8 billion in revenue last year, sells the at-home colon cancer screening test Cologuard.

From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025

In Wales, everyone 50 or over automatically receives at-home bowel screening test.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025

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