Screening for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

Screening Tests or Guidelines

Currently, there are no screening tests or screening guidelines for CFS.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/ .

Last reviewed February 2009 by ]]>Jill D. Landis, MD ]]>

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