Description
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This package gives a basic overview of your general health. It identifies early signs of blood, kidney, liver, cholesterol, pancreas, joint health and hepatitis screening.
Correct diagnosis and early detection of health issues significantly improves survivability, treatment success and reduces risk of recurrence or disease progression and reduces mortality. All this aids in helping you take preventative cautious measures to ensure you remain healthy.
Who should get tested?
– Men or women above 18 years old
– People with previous heart attacks or any other heart conditions
– People with family history of heart disease
– People with high blood pressure
– Patients on treatment for high blood pressure
– People with high cholesterol
– People who are overweight
– Smokers
– Heavy alcohol intake
– Diabetics or those with borderline diabetes
– People with poor nutrition
What does it involve?
â–¸Full Blood Count (FBC) This test gives an overview of blood health: highlighting early signs of blood disoders, infection, inflammation and blood cancers. |
â–¸ Glucose Fasting This test tells you how much sugar you have circulating in your body. Higher sugar (glucose) predisposes you to diabetes. If this test is taken alongside a blood test for HbA1C – it can help to diagnose diabetes. |
â–¸ Lipid Profile This is an in depth test showing levels of various cholesterols and fatty acids in your blood. High cholesterol predisposes to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This test is also helpful to guide patients on existing cholesterol lowering medication – togauge if they are on adequate medication. |
â–¸ Â Liver Function Screening This test gives an overview of liver function: highlighting your body's nutrition status, protein content, liver enzyme function and ability to excrete your body's toxins and waste. It detects any early signs of liver dysfunction. |
â–¸ Renal Profile (Urea & Creatinine) This test gives an overview of kidney health: highlighting early signs of reduced kidney function, body electrolyte content, mineral content and hydration level. |
â–¸ Urine FEME This test gives a comprehensive overview of your kidney health. Abnormalities can highlight early signs of urinary tract dysfunction, diabetes or liver dysfunction. |
â–¸ Uric Acid This test detects high levels of uric acid in the blood, which could be a sign of gout. It is also vital to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. |
â–¸ Hepatitis B Screening This test can screen or diagnose for Hepatitis B infection or determine if you are immune. It can also monitor your condition if you have existing Hepatitis. |
â–¸ Consultation by Health Screening Doctor |
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