What Tests and Assessments Are Conducted?
What Tests and Evaluations Are Conducted During the Check-Up Process?
A comprehensive general health check-up is a multidimensional medical evaluation process that goes beyond mere laboratory results and is supported by radiological imaging and clinical examinations. The primary areas of examination at the Egemed Hospitals Check-Up Center are as follows:
[ 1. Laboratory Tests (Blood and Urine) ]
A cellular map of the body is created in the laboratory. Routine blood tests cover a very wide range:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): This test is used to assess anemia, blood cancers, or infections in the body.
- Metabolism and Diabetes: Fasting blood sugar, HbA1c (3-month average blood sugar level), and insulin resistance are assessed.
- Organ Function Tests: Urea and creatinine levels are measured for the kidneys; enzyme levels such as AST, ALT, and GGT are measured for the liver.
- Lipid Profile: The risk of arterial blockage is calculated based on measurements of total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides.
- Thyroid and Vitamins: The function of the thyroid gland is monitored using the TSH hormone, along with levels of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron stores.
- Complete Urinalysis: Detects urinary tract infections, the passage of sand or stones, or the presence of protein or blood in the urine.
[ 2. Radiological Imaging Methods ]
Laboratory findings are supported by imaging of the physical structure of the internal organs:
- Full Abdominal Ultrasound: Fatty liver, gallstones, kidney cysts, and the structure of the spleen and bladder are visualized in detail.
- Chest X-ray: Infections in lung tissue, suspected masses, and the outline of the heart are examined.
- Mammography / Breast Ultrasound: These procedures are used to screen for cysts or cancerous masses in breast tissue in women.
[ 3. Cardiological Measurements ]
Heart health is comprehensively assessed using an ECG, which shows the heart’s electrical rhythm at rest; a stress ECG (treadmill test), which measures the heart’s blood supply during exercise; and an echocardiogram (ECHO), which uses sound waves to visualize the heart valves and muscle structure.