Assunta Premium – Women Health Screening (age above 40)

Ultrasound Abdomen

An abdominal ultrasound is used to look at and identify conditions of organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Individuals will need to fast for 6 hours prior to the procedure. Consumption of plain water and medication is allowed.

Chest X-ray

This test uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce images of your heart, lungs and the bones of your chest and spine. Please inform your attending doctor/radiographer if you are pregnant as this test is not recommended for pregnant women.

HBA1C

A simple blood test used to measure your average blood sugar over the past 3 months, commonly used to screen for diabetes & pre-diabetes. For diabetics, it gives a measure of how well controlled one’s blood sugar level is.

Helicobacter Pylori Antibody IgG

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria commonly found in the stomach which can weaken the stomach’s natural protective lining making this individuals more prone to development of stomach ulcers &  increases risk of developing stomach cancer with time.

General Screening Profile 5 (GS5)

GS5 is inclusive of

• Full Blood Count
• Renal Function Test
• Liver Function Test
• Lipid Profile
• Thyroid Screening
• Blood group ABO & Rhesus
• Hepatitis A & B screening
• Diabetes Screening
• Iron-anemia screening
• RPR (Syphilis Screening)
• Urine Analysis
• Stool Test (Fecal Occult Blood Test)

ECG

This is simple procedure that records the electrical activity of the heart to determine heart functions.

Lung Function Test

This procedure is to measure how well a patient’s lungs are working. Recommended for smokers, ex-smokers and with family history.

Audiometry

This procedure is measure patient’s ability to hear different sounds, pitches, or frequencies.

Dietetic Counselling

A process by which a health professional with special training in nutrition helps people make healthy food choices and form healthy eating habits.