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Screening Tests
The International Adoption Clinic performs a variety of screening tests for internationally adopted children. These tests are essential for the health of your adopted child and your family. The tests should be done after your child's arrival in the United States. If some of the recommended tests have been performed in your child's country of origin, they should be repeated when she/he arrives. In addition, testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and tuberculosis should be repeated a second time, six months after arrival in the United States. A developmental exam is also essential for all international adoptees, but especially for those who have been institutionalized
- Hepatitis B profile (including HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc)
Note: all patients who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen are evaluated for the presence of hepatitis Be antigen, delta agent and elevated transaminase levels*
- HIV-1 and HIV-2 testing by ELISA or by PCR or culture in all children*
- Hepatitis C antibody*
- Mantoux (intradermal PPD) skin test with Candida control*
- Stool examination for ova and parasites (symptomatic children, especially those from India, also receive stool cultures for Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia and Campylobacter)
- RPR or VDRL for syphilis
- Complete blood count (CBC) with erythrocyte indices
- Lead level
- Thyroid screen
- Vision & hearing screen
*Laboratory tests including hepatitis B profile, HIV, hepatitis C and PPD should be repeated six months after arrival
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