Adoption Screening Tests

Recommended screening tests for all internationally adopted children

Complete Blood Count, with differential and indices
Urine Analysis with dipstick and microscopic
Stool for ova u0026amp; parasites (3 samples) — should include giardia antigen DFA and cryptosporidium DFA
Stool for C u0026amp; S (if symptomatic) — yersinia, campylobacter, salmonella, shigella
Hemoglobin electrophoresis (Asian, Latino, and African children)
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase assay (Asian, Mediterranean, and African children)
Liver Functions — AST, ALT, GGT
Hepatitis B surface antigen**
Hepatitis B core antibody**
Hepatitis B core antibody**
Hepatitis C antibody**
Hepatitis B surface antibody**
HIV (1u0026amp;2) Antibody** (consider HIV PCR for children under 18 months)
Syphilis serology — RPR and FTA-ABS
Lead
Rickets — calcium, alkaline phosphatase, phosphorus
Newborn metabolic screen (for infants, toddlers)
Tuberculosis screening** — a PPD should be placed, independent of BCG status, and should be checked by a medical professional; 10mm of swelling is positive
Newborn metabolic screen (for infants, toddlers)
Hearing and Vision evaluations
Dental evaluation (for children older than 18 months)