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What is included in medical check up?

What are the tests included in Full Body Checkup?

  • Blood and urine tests.
  • Lipid Profile Test.
  • cardiac system: Chest X-Ray, ECG & 2D Echo Cardiography.
  • Vitamin Check.
  • Abdominal Check: Ultrasonography of abdomen & pelvis.
  • Thyroid Function Tests: TSH, T3, T4.
  • Kidney Function: Blood Urea, Uric Acid, Serum Creatinine.

How do I prepare for a health check?

Preparations for Health Screening

  1. Get enough sleep, at least 6 hours, prior to the check-up.
  2. Do not eat or drink at least 8 – 10 hours prior to the check-up.
  3. Please do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to appointment as drugs and alcohol may affect some tests.

What is an executive medical check up?

It is a personalized medical assessment, which determines the presence or absence of risk factors associated with diseases of high complexity through a series of tests and procedures of early detection and diagnosis, made by a highly qualified and experienced multidisciplinary medical team.

What is a routine medical check up?

When you visit your doctor for a routine checkup, the nurse will take you to the exam room and will typically: check your blood pressure and other vital signs. verify your health history, medications, allergies, and lifestyle choices in your electronic medical record.

Do I need to fast for medical check up?

Fasting is required from midnight before the day of your Health Screening appointment. The purpose of fasting is to achieve accurate results for your blood tests for glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides.

What does an executive blood panel check for?

Our comprehensive blood work panel performed during an Executive Physical includes: Testing Liver and Kidney Functions. Lymphomas, leukemias and anemias screening. Cholesterol Levels.

Is check up free in Philippines?

Voting 245-0, the lower chamber on Tuesday passed House Bill 9072 that aims to help prevent disease, disability and death in the country through early diagnosis. Under the measure, Filipinos shall be entitled to a yearly check-up free of charge in any government medical facility.