Decision Points for medical tests

Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal information to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about the medical test you are considering:

Amniocentesis

Angiogram

Autopsy on a loved one

Bone density testing for osteoporosis

Chorionic villus sampling

Colorectal cancer screening

Coronary calcium scan for heart disease

Gene test for breast and ovarian cancer

Hepatitis B and C

Imaging tests to diagnose a possible meniscus tear

Imaging tests to evaluate headaches

Infertility testing

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for low back pain

Maternal serum triple or quadruple test (triple or quad screen)

Minor cervical cell changes caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

Routine ultrasound during early pregnancy

Sleep studies to diagnose sleep apnea

Testing for irritable bowel syndrome