Multiphasic screening is defined as?

• A. A screening approach using multiple simultaneous tests to detect different diseases.
• B. Screening only for one disease at a time.
• C. An outpatient diagnostic procedure after symptoms appear.
• D. Referral to specialists.

Answer: (A)

Multiphasic screening means testing for several conditions at once during a preventive health encounter by applying multiple screening tests in parallel. This allows detection of different diseases or risk factors in apparently healthy individuals, improving efficiency and early identification. It’s not about screening for a single disease at a time, nor is it an outpatient diagnostic procedure triggered by symptoms, nor simply a referral to specialists. For example, a single visit might include checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and cancer screening tests, depending on risk factors and age.