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)