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HEALTH SCREENING / HEALTH SCREENING CLINICS
women's health screening also available with your Gynecologist
So you have hit a certain milestone in life and realise that health should not be taken for granted. Is a full body checkup for you, especially when you feel you are rather healthy compared to some of your friends who have contracted certain ailments ? The answer is a 100% yes ! All men and women reaching a certain age should at least have a health screening done even when they feel they are completely fine. So you are on the right track.
If you are female, studies show that you are more open to a health check up. This might mean a complete health screen or a visit to your regular gynecologist for at least a pap smear or mammogram. The men are tougher to crack. Sometimes they have to be dragged to the doctor's clinic. Many employers have made a full medical for every body annually as part of their benefits package.
If you do not reside in Singapore and need a health screening done, make sure that you email or call to find out the exact components of the screening package. Be specific in your requests and get as much material as you can before you make the trip. Ask for the cost breakdown and any other miscellaneous costs that might be incurred. Get an idea of how long the tests will take and when you can get your reports to access if you need any medical treatment after the health check. Be aware that the cheapest is not necessarily the most cost effective. Screening packages may be priced according to test components and the prices may also reflect the quality of the laboratory services used.
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Packages at Hospitals & Clinics |
Common Questions About Health Screening Q. Why go for health check up at a clinic ? I feel healthy and I do not think there is anything seriously wrong with my health. A. Watch this Youtube heath screening video for more information. Q. Why are there different packages like Executive, Seniors, Female, Pre-Marital etc ? And why are some much cheaper in price than others? A. Different packages have been put together to best suit people of different age groups and budgets. Some organisations offer free health screening but are limited in the variety of tests done. The more expensive ones tend to include many more tests which add to the overall cost. Rather than look for the cheapest health screening package, you should be looking at the one that suits your health condition best. Q. Are there different types of health screening for men and women ? A. Yes. Health Screening for Men . Health Screening for Women . Health Screening Providers Health screening is different at different hospitals and clinics. Healthcare providers usually assemble a few different packages to suit your age and budget. Some of the screening tests are listed below. * Body Fat Measurement and Body Mass Index (BMI) * Complete Haematological Parameters (CBC) * Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) * Liver Function Test * Kidney Function Test * Blood Glucose * Lipid/Cholesterol Profile * Gout/Uric Acid * Thyroid Screen * Bone Mineral Status (Calcium and Phosphate) * Immunology: --- Rheumatoid Factor --- Anti-DS DNA Antibody --- Anti-Nuclear Antibody * Cardiac Risk: --- Homocysteine --- Apolipoprotein A&B --- HS CRP --- Lipoprotein A * Hepatitis A Screening * Hepatitis B Screening * Hepatitis C Screening * HIV Screening * Venereal Disease (VDRL/TPHA) * Tumour Marker - Liver * Tumour Marker - Colon * Tumour Marker - Intestine * Tumour Marker - Lung * Tumour Marker - Nose * Tumour Marker –Prostate (Men) * Tumour Marker - Breasts (Women) * Pap Smear(Women) * Urinalysis * Urine Microalbumin (qualitative/quantitative) * Stool Occult Blood * Chest X-Ray * Ultrasound Pelvis / Prostate * Ultrasound Abdomen * Bone Densitometry * CT Coronary Angiogram * CT Abdomen * CT Pelvis * MRI Brain / MRA Brain * MRI Cervical Spine * MRI Lumbar Spine * MRI Prostate * 12 Leads Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Treadmill Stress Echo * Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) * Spirometry (Lung Function Assessment) * Tonometry (Glaucoma Screen) * Audiometry (Hearing Test) * Nasoscopy (Nose Cancer Screen) * Retinophotography (Diabetic Eye Test) |