| TYPE OF TESTS |
DESCRIPTION |
| Medical History Taking |
Assessment of present medical condition, past medical history and family history. |
| Physical Examination |
Includes audioscopy, fundoscopy and rectal examination. |
| Anthropometry |
Measurement of height, weight and body mass index. |
| Chest X-ray |
Detection of lung and heart abnormalities. |
| Tonometry |
Measurement of eye pressure. |
| Body Composition Analysis |
Identifies the amount of fat and muscle components in the body. |
| Bone Mineral Ultrasound |
Using ultrasound bone measurement to identify patients at risk of sustaining fracture. |
| Lung Function Test |
Measures the capacity of lungs and flow rate in the airways. |
| Electrocardiogram |
Detection of heart diseases, abnormalities of cardiac rhythm and heart enlargement. |
| Cardiovascular Assessment |
Treadmill stress test helps to detect coronary artery disease and determine fitness level. |
| LABORATORY TESTS |
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| Haematology Screen |
Haemoglobin
Total white blood cells
Total red blood cells
Pack Cell Volume (PCV)
Red Cell Indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC)
Differential Count
Platelet Count
Peripheral Blood Film (PBF)
ESR |
| Diabetic Screen |
Glucose |
| Renal Function Screen |
Urea
Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate |
| Bone & Joint Screen |
Calcium
Phosphate
Uric acid |
| Lipid Screen |
Total cholesterol
HDL, LDL cholesterol ratio
Total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio
Triglycerides |
| Liver Screen |
Total Protein
Albumin
Total Bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphate
SGOT
SGPT
GGT |
| Thyroid Screen |
FT4
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
| Tumour Markers |
To screen for colonic, prostatic, liver and pancreatic cancers |
| Hepatitis Virus Screen |
Hepatitis A lgG Ab
Hepatitis Bs Ag
Hepatitis Bs Ab |
| STD Screen |
VDRL
TPHA (if VDRL is positive) |
| Urine Analysis |
Microscopic urine examination. |
| Stool Analysis |
Helps to detect occult blood in stools. |
| Medical Report, Review and Health Education |
Discussion of results of finding and offer health advice according to the individual's condition. |
Information updated on May 2008 | |
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