Smart Check Health: Are you close to retirement age but have no interest in slowing down at all? This package for people above 50 years is a comprehensive check to help keep you going for another 20 years.
The test included in this package are:
Blood Grouping and Rh Typing, Complete Haemogram, Glucose Fasting, Glucose Postprandial, Glycated Hemoglobin HbA1c, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Lipid Profile, Thyroid Function Test - Total, Electrolytes, Liver Function Test, Uric Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, PTH Intact, Urine Routine, Urine Microalbumin, Stool Routine (Men), Pap Smear/Cervical Smear (Women), Prostate Specific Antigen (Men), X-ray Chest, Ultrasound Abdomen, Mammogram (Women), Uroflow (Men), DEXA Scan Hip And Spine, ECG, 2D Echo, Stress Test (TMT), PHC Consultation (Physician), PHC Consultation (General Surgery/OBGYN), PHC Consultation (Cardiology), PHC Consultation (Ophthalmology), PHC Consultation (Ent), PHC Consultation (Dental), and PHC Consultation (Rehabilitation).
Blood-typing
To determine your ABO blood group and Rh type
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or for infants from a heelstick
When To Get Tested: When you need a transfusion of blood or blood components when you donate blood at a collection facility or donate an organ tissue or bone marrow for transplantation before or during a woman s pregnancy to determine the risk of Rh incompatibility with the fetus
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result:
Blood-urea-nitrogen-bun
To evaluate the health of your kidneys to help diagnose kidney disease to monitor the effectiveness of dialysis and other treatments related to kidney disease or damage
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
When To Get Tested: As part of a routine comprehensive or basic metabolic panel when you have signs and symptoms that may be due to kidney disease or you have a condition that may cause or be worsened by kidney dysfunction at regular intervals when you are being treated for kidney disease or damage
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result: around 7 mg/dL to 20 mg/dL (2.5 to 7.1 mmol/L)
Calcium
To screen for diagnose and monitor a range of conditions
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm sometimes a random or a timed urine collection such as a 24-hour urine sample
When To Get Tested: As part of a routine metabolic panel when you have symptoms of a disorder or known presence of one affecting your kidneys bones thyroid parathyroid or nerves or when symptoms of significantly increased or decreased calcium concentrations are present when someone is critically ill to monitor ionized calcium levels when someone has certain types cancer when someone is being treated for abnormal calcium levels to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
Test Preparation:Current practices do not require fasting You may be instructed to stop taking certain medications that can affect the test results such as lithium antacids diuretics and vitamin D supplements among others
Normal Test Result: normal amount of calcium (somewhere between 8.6 mg/dL to 10.3 mg/dL)
Creatinine
To evaluate the health of your kidneys to help diagnose kidney disease to monitor treatment for kidney disease
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm and or a 24-hour urine sample
When To Get Tested: Routinely as part of a comprehensive or basic metabolic panel when your have signs and symptoms that may be due to kidney disease or damage or when you have a condition that may affect your kidneys and or be worsened by kidney dysfunction at intervals to monitor treatment for kidney disease or kidney function while on certain medications
Test Preparation:You may be instructed to fast overnight or refrain from eating cooked meat some studies have shown that eating cooked meat prior to testing can temporarily increase the level of creatinine
Normal Test Result: 0.84 milligrams per deciliter to 1.21 milligrams per deciliter (74.3 to 107 micromoles per liter), although this can vary from lab to lab, between men and women, and by age
Electrolytes - Sodium
To detect an EGFR gene mutation in tumor tissue to help guide treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Specimen:A sample of cancer tissue obtained during a biopsy
When To Get Tested: When you have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and your health practitioner is considering treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib and erlotinib
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result: 136 - 146
Glucose-tests
To determine whether you have an infection of your digestive tract due to disease-causing pathogenic bacteria parasites or viruses
Specimen:A fresh stool sample collected in a clean container the stool sample should not be contaminated with urine or water once it has been collected the stool should either be taken to the laboratory within two hours after collection or transferred into special transport vials containing preservative solutions
When To Get Tested: When you have signs and symptoms such as diarrhea abdominal cramps nausea and or vomiting when you have blood or mucus in your loose stools
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result: A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal
Lipid-panel
To assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease CVD to monitor treatment
Specimen:A blood sample obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
When To Get Tested: Screening when no risk factors present for adults every four to six years for youths once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21 Monitoring at regular intervals when risk factors are present when prior results showed high risk levels and or to monitor effectiveness of treatment
Test Preparation:Typically fasting for 9-12 hours water only before having your blood drawn is required but some labs offer non-fasting lipid testing Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted For youths without risk factors testing may be done without fasting
Normal Test Result: the ratio should be below 4
Pap-test
To screen for cervical cancer and certain vaginal or uterine infections
Specimen:Cells from the cervical area
When To Get Tested: For women age 21 or older once every 3 to 5 years depending on your age risk factors use of other screening tests and your healthcare provider s advice
Test Preparation:You may be instructed not to douche or tub bathe for 24 hours before the Pap test is to be performed You may also be asked to refrain from sexual intercourse for 24 to 48 hours before the test Do not use any vaginal creams or foams for 48 hours prior to the exam and do not schedule the test during your menstrual period
Normal Test Result: A normal (or “negative”) result means that no cell changes were found on your cervix. This is good news. But you still need to get Pap tests in the future
Parathyroid-hormone-pth
To determine the cause of calcium imbalances to evaluate parathyroid function to diagnose and differentiate between primary secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism to diagnose hypoparathyroidism during surgery for hyperparathyroidism to confirm removal of the gland s causing the problem
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
When To Get Tested: When calcium blood levels are higher or lower than normal when you are having surgery for hyperparathyroidism when your health practitioner wants to determine how well your parathyroid glands are functioning
Test Preparation:Current practices do not require fasting PTH levels peak during sleep hours and are lowest during mid-morning to late afternoon hours the period when most samples are drawn There may be seasonal fluctuations in PTH due to its inverse relationship with vitamin D Talk to your health practitioner about sample timing
Normal Test Result: 14 pg/mL to 65 pg/mL
Phosphorus
To evaluate the level of phosphorus in your blood and to aid in the diagnosis of conditions known to cause abnormally high or low levels of phosphorus
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or sometimes a timed urine collection usually a 24-hour sample
When To Get Tested: In follow up to an abnormal calcium level when you have a kidney disorder or uncontrolled diabetes when you are taking calcium or phosphate supplements
Test Preparation:Overnight fasting may be required for a blood sample follow any instructions that you are given
Normal Test Result:
Prostate-specific-antigen-psa
To screen men for prostate cancer to help determine the necessity for a biopsy of the prostate to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for prostate cancer and or to detect recurrence of prostate cancer
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
When To Get Tested: When a man has symptoms suggestive of prostate cancer such as difficult painful and or frequent urination may also be ordered during and at regular intervals after prostate cancer treatment in asymptomatic men after a discussion with your healthcare provider about the benefits and harms of screening and you make an informed decision to undergo screening For specific details see prostate cancer screening for Adults and Adults 50 and Up
Test Preparation:Avoid ejaculation for 24 hours before sample collection as it has been associated with elevated PSA levels the sample should also be collected prior to your health practitioner performing a digital rectal exam DRE and prior to or several weeks after a prostate biopsy
Normal Test Result: normal PSA level is considered to be 4.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood, but this varies by age
Stool-culture
To determine whether you have an infection of your digestive tract due to the presence of disease-causing pathogenic bacteria
Specimen:A fresh stool sample transported to the laboratory within 2 hours or one that has been placed in a transport medium a collection vial containing a preservative
When To Get Tested: When you have diarrhea abdominal cramps nausea and or vomiting that is severe or lasts more than a few days
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result:
Thyroid-panel
To help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
When To Get Tested: When you have signs and symptoms suggesting hypo- or hyperthyroidism due to a condition affecting the thyroid
Test Preparation:None needed however certain medications can interfere with the tests included in the panel so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking
Normal Test Result: 0.4 milli-international units per liter to 4.0 milli-international units per liter
Uric-acid
To detect high levels of uric acid in the blood which could be a sign of the condition gout or to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment to detect high levels of uric acid in the urine in order to diagnose the cause of kidney stones and to monitor those with gout who are at risk of developing such stones
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a 24-hour urine sample
When To Get Tested: When you have joint pain or other symptoms that your healthcare practitioner suspects may be due to gout when you have had or are going to have certain chemotherapy or radiation therapies for cancer when you have recurrent kidney stones when you have gout or are otherwise at risk for kidney stone formation
Test Preparation:None may be needed however some institutions recommend fasting Follow any instructions you are given
Normal Test Result: 2.4 mg/dL -6.0 mg/dL (female) and 3.4 mg/dL -7.0 mg/dL (male)
Vitamin-b12-and-folate
To help diagnose one cause of anemia or neuropathy to evaluate nutritional status in some people to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
When To Get Tested: When you have an abnormal complete blood count CBC with a blood smear showing large red blood cells macrocytosis or abnormal hypersegmented neutrophils when you have symptoms of anemia weakness tiredness pale skin and or of neuropathy tingling or itching sensations eye twitching memory loss altered mental status when you are being treated for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
Test Preparation:Fasting for 6-8 hours before sample collection may be required Certain medicines may affect the test results your healthcare provider will advise you on which ones to stop taking
Normal Test Result: 140 ng/mL to 960 ng/mL.
Electrolytes - Chloride
To detect an EGFR gene mutation in tumor tissue to help guide treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Specimen:A sample of cancer tissue obtained during a biopsy
When To Get Tested: When you have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and your health practitioner is considering treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib and erlotinib
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result: 96 - 106
Electrolytes - Potassium
To detect an EGFR gene mutation in tumor tissue to help guide treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Specimen:A sample of cancer tissue obtained during a biopsy
When To Get Tested: When you have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and your health practitioner is considering treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib and erlotinib
Test Preparation:None
Normal Test Result: 3.5 - 4.5
Fasting Blood Sugar
This is the test that measures blood sugar levels. Elevated levels are associated with diabetes and insulin resistance, in which the body cannot properly handle sugar.
Complete Blood Count
To determine your general health status; to screen for, diagnose, or monitor any one of a variety of diseases and conditions that affect blood cells. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm or a fingerstick
HbA1c
Liver Function Test
Liver function tests, also known as liver chemistries, help determine the health of your liver by measuring the levels of proteins, liver enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood
Urine Routine
USG Abdomen
Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
ECG
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the electrical signal from your heart to check for different heart conditions.
25-OH VITAMIN D
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.
Urine-Micro-Albumin
A urine microalbumin test is done to detect very small levels of a blood protein (albumin) in your urine. It can be done to detect early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease.