Thriving Women’s Health Screening [Thomson Hospital]

General Assessment

▸ Blood Pressure Reading

This test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low. High blood pressure (hypertension) can put a stress on your arteries and organs, which can increase your risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is not usually as serious, but it can cause dizziness and fainting in some people, especially elderly.

▸ Height and Weight, Body Mass Index BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness. BMI can be used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems but it is not diagnostic of the body fatness or health of an individual.

Blood Screening

▸ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

This test gives an overview of blood health: highlighting early signs of blood disoders, infection, inflammation and blood cancers.

Diabetes Screening

▸ Hemoglobin (Hb)

This test gives an overview of blood health: highlighting early signs of blood disoders, infection, inflammation and blood cancers

▸ Fasting blood glucose, HbA1C

This test tells you how much sugar you have circulating in your body. Higher sugar (glucose) predisposes you to diabetes. This test includes HbA1C, which helps diagnose diabetes and prediabetes. It can also guide patients already on existing diabetes sugar-lowering medications.

Lipid Assessment**

▸ Lipid Function Profile (Cholesterol)
Total cholesterol; Triglycerides; LDL; HDL; Total cholesterol/HDL ratio

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.

Liver Function

▸ Liver Function Profile
ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); GGT; Total protein; Albumin; Globulin; ALP; Bilirubin (total)

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.

Kidney Function

▸ Renal Profile
Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Urea; Creatinine; Phosphate; Calcium

This test gives an overview of kidney health: highlighting early signs of reduced kidney function, body electrolyte content, mineral content and hydration level.

Urine Analysis

▸ Urine FEME
Urinalysis: appearance, colour, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, WBC, RBC, epithelial cells, crystal, cast, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, leukocytes

This test gives a comprehensive overview of your kidney health. Abnormalities can highlight early signs of urinary tract dysfunction, diabetes or liver dysfunction.

Blood Grouping

▸ ABO Blood Grouping +  Rhesus

This test is conducted to categorise your blood type and group, alongside your Rhesus status. It is important to know your blood type to prevent the risk of you receiving an incompatible blood type at a time of need, such as during a blood transfusion or during surgery.

Hepatitis Screening

▸ Hepatitis Screening (A, B, C)

This test can screen or diagnose for Hepatitis A, B & C infection or determine if you are immune. It can also monitor your condition if you have existing Hepatitis.

Thyroid Assessment

▸ Thyroid Function Studies (TSH & FT4)
TSH, Free T4

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test gives an overview of thyroid health: highlighting the effectiveness of your body's metabolism. Free thyroxine (free T4) tests are used to help evaluate thyroid function and diagnose thyroid diseases, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It is usually analysed when thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is abnormal.

Cardiac Screening

▸ Electrocardiogram (ECG) with Report

An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity in your heart at rest. This can give insight into your heart rate and heart rhythm. It also highlights irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), previous heart attacks (myocardial infarction), blocked coronary arteries, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart valvular diseases and structural heart defects

▸ Homocysteine

This test will help determine if you are deficient in vitamins B6, B9 (folate) or B12. It can also be used to determine if you are at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke; or to monitor those who have heart disease..

Eye Tests

▸ Visual Test (Snellen Chart)

A series of tests performed to assess vision, visual fields and ability to focus on and discern objects.

Cancer Screening

▸ Alpha-fetoprotein
AFP

AFP (alpha feto protein) helps diagnose and monitor treatment for certain cancers of the liver, ovaries or testicles. A raised value increases the likelihood of cancer. Early detection greatly improves response to treatment.

▸ Tumour marker – CEA (Colon Cancer)
CEA

CEA is a tumour marker for certain cancers like colon, bladder, breast, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, stomach and thyroid. A raised value increases the likelihood of cancer. Early detection greatly improves response to treatment.

▸ Tumour marker – CA 19.9
CA 19-9

This is a pancreatic cancer marker. A raised value increases the likelihood of pancreatic cancer. Early detection greatly improves response to treatment.

▸ CA 15.3 (Breast Cancer)

This is a breast cancer marker. A raised value increases the likelihood of breast cancer with potential metastatic spread. Early detection greatly improves response to treatment.

▸CA125 (Ovarian Cancer)

This is an ovarian cancer marker. A raised value increases the likelihood of ovarian cancer. Early detection greatly improves response to treatment..

▸ Pap Smear (Female)

A Pap smear is a screening procedure for cervical cancer. It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on your cervix (opening of the uterus). During the procedure, cells from your cervix are gently scraped away and examined for abnormal growth. Current guidelines recommend that women get regular Pap smears every three years starting at age 21. Some women may be at increased risk for cancer or infection. You may need more frequent tests if you’re HIV-positive or you have a weakened immune system from chemotherapy or an organ transplant.

Infectious Disease Screening

▸ STD Profile (VDRL-Syphilis)

This test is a screening test for Syphilis.

Autoimmune Screening

▸ Rheumatoid Arthritis Factor

This is a marker used to screen for various autoimmune disease, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, and certain infectious diseases, like Tuberculosis.

Gastrointestinal Screening

▸ Helicobacter Pylori Antibody

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that is a major cause of peptic (digestive) ulcers. H. pylori testing detects an infection of the digestive tract caused by the bacteria to help diagnose the cause of symptoms and/or ulcers.

Consultations & Report

▸ Review of Evaluation Report
▸ Health & Medical History
▸ Diet counseling
▸ Imaging CD
▸ Complimentary light meal