A FAST Screen with a urine and blood test is often a shorthand for a comprehensive screening panel that tests for multiple infections in a rapid, efficient manner. These panels can vary based on the specific application, but here’s a general breakdown of what such a test might include:

Components of a FAST Screen:

  1. Urine Test:
    • Infection Detection: Can screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhoea or chlamydia.
  2. Blood Test:
    • Infectious Disease Screening: Includes tests for HIV & syphilis.

Purpose of FAST Screen:

  • Routine Health Check: Quickly assesses a broad range of health markers.
  • Employment or Insurance Screening: Used to check for underlying health conditions.
  • Pre-Surgical or Pre-Employment Testing: Ensures the individual is fit for surgery or a particular job.
  • Infection Detection: Screens for signs of infection.

Benefits:

  • Rapid: Results are often available quickly, making it useful for urgent assessments.
  • Comprehensive: Provides a wide range of information about the individual’s health.

The exact tests included in a FAST screen can vary based on the medical need or institution offering the panel.

Results – 4 hours from Laboratory receiving sample