Shanghai East International Medical Center 
上海东方国际医院 

Pudong 24 Hour Emergency -
5879-9999 
Alternative - 150-0019-0899 
551 South Pudong Road 200120 China 

 

 

 

 

Why Health Screening?

Good health is at the center of everything that is important to you. You may think you are healthy, but it is difficult to know if you really are on the inside. Many things like age, heredity, ethnicity and habits affect your health. While some of these factors, like age and ethnic origin are uncontrollable, others, like diet and exercise are controllable.

At SEIMC, we recognize and emphasize that preventive medical care is vital to your well being. Early disease detection uses screening tests and / or diagnostic tests to detect a disease early in its course or address areas of high risk. Often, the earlier a disease is detected, the more likely it can be cured or successfully managed. Managing a disease, especially early in its course, may lessen its impact on your life or prevent or delay serious complications.

We provide a wide range of health a health screening packages which will suit your lifestyle and lifestage. The packages are tailored to suit different ages, genders and medical history. You can also choose to add optional tests to make sure the health screening package is exactly the right one for you.

 

What is the Health Screening Process?

Appointments
SEIMC health screening services are conducted in an organized manner within a scheduled time frame so as to cause you the least possible amount of inconvenience. Please call (86 21) 5879-9999 for an appointment.

First Session
The First Session of your health screening is usually scheduled at 8.30am in the morning of a weekday. All the diagnostic investigations listed on your chose package will be conducted such as Biometric Parameters, Eye Screening, X-Ray, ECG, ultrasound, mammography (if applicable), stress test (if applicable), blood drawing, urine collection and stool collection. It takes about 2.5 to 4 hours dependent on the choice of packages. A light breakfast will be provided after tests.

Second Session
Second Session is scheduled in about two weeks after the first session, when the results of the first session are ready. You will spend 45 minutes to one hour with your health screening doctor who examines you physically, review the test results tof your diagnostic investigations, discuss any other health concerns you may have and offer a brief lifestyle counseling.

Health Screening Report
A formal health screening report will be sent to you shortly after the second session. You may also choose to pick up the report in our clinic.

 

How to Prepare for a Health Screening

Fasting
An overnight fast is necessary. The purpose of fasting is to achieve accurate results for your blood tests as well as ultrasound test. No food or beverages are allowed from 10pm the previous night, with the exception of plain water. You will be provided with light breakfast after tests.

Treadmill-Stress Test
Please bring along your running shoes for this test. If you are on any heart medication, please inform your doctor before starting the treadmill test.

X-rays
X-rays are not recommended for pregnant ladies or those who have had a similar X-ray recently.

Mammogram
If you are, or you suspect that you are pregnant, please inform our medical staff and you need to avoid this examination. Do not use talcum power or deodorant before your examination.

Stool Collection
Please collect about 11/2 teaspoon of stool and place in a small clean container. You may collect your stool on the morning of your appointment at home or during the appointment in SEIMC. Stool containers are obtainable from our outpatient clinic. If you are using your own container, make sure it is not transparent or made of glass.

You regular Medication
You can take your medicine at the regular time.

Past Medical Report(s)
You may bring along your past medical report (up to 3 years ago) when you come for the second session.

Ladies
Ladies should book your appointment around Day 10-14 of your menstrual cycle, which is about one week after your last day of menstruation. This is advised for best urine results, pap smear results and mammogram results.

 

What are the Health Screening Items?

Lipid Profile
They are pattern of lipids in the blood and consists of the total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (hdl) cholesterol, triglycerides, and the calculated low density lipoprotein (ldl) cholesterol.

Liver Function
It is a test that measures the blood serum level of several enzymes produced by the liver. An elevated liver function test is a sign of possible liver damage.

Diabetic screen
It is a test to measure the glucose level in the blood so as to detect whether or not diabetes exists.

Kidney Function
A blood test which checks that the kidneys are working properly measures the level of urea, creatinine, and certain dissolved salts.

Hepatitis B Screen
A blood test to detect Hepatitis B, a commonly spread disease through contact with infected blood products (transfusion), or through sex, or from mother to babies. Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver and is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and causes significant damage to health if not diagnosed in time and treated properly.

Bone and Joints Profile
A blood test measures the levels of rheumatoid arthritis factor and alkaline phosphatase.

Pap Smear
It is a test for the early detection of cancer especially of the uterine cervix that involves staining exfoliated cells.

Thyroid screen
Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck that is found on both sides of the trachea (windpipe). It secretes the hormone thyroxine which controls the rate of metabolism. Thyroid screen includes Thyroxine T4 and Thyroid Stimulating hormone.

AFP
It is a measurement of the alpha-fetoprotein level in the bloodstream used as a early detection test for some forms of cancer like liver cancer.

CEA
A blood test to detect carcinoembryonic antigen in blood of patients suffering from cancer of colon and some other diseases.

CA125
It is tumour marker to detect a protein which can be found in the blood. It is useful for detecting and evaluating ovarian cancer.

PSA
A blood test used to detect prostate cancer in men. The test measures a specific antigen normally secreted by the prostate. If cancer is developing, the prostate secretes greater amounts of prostate-specific antigen. This test is recommended for men with an enlarged prostate and an increased risk of prostate cancer.

CA199
It is blood test for sialylated lewis blood group carbohydrate antigen found in many adenocarcinomas of the digestive tract, especially pancreatic tumours.

NK Cell
It is blood test for aA type of lymphocyte that attacks and destroys foreign, infected and cancerous cells.

Treadmill ECG-Stress Test
It is a continuous EKG recording of the heart as the patient performs increasing levels of exercise. In addition to detecting abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), the exercise treadmill is a screening test for the presence of narrowed coronary arteries that can limit the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle during exercise.

Mammogram
It is a special imaging examination of the breast using X-rays. The purpose of this test is to detect breast cancer early.

Ultrasound
A type of imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves. A special gel is smeared onto the area to be examined. This gel does not stain and can be easily wiped off. A probe will be moved over the area of examination. There should be no pain or discomfort.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The electrocardiogram detects and records the electrical potential of the heart during contraction. It records the electrical activity of the heart on a moving strip of paper.

Chest X-ray
It is commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area. Metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest X-ray to avoid interference with x-ray penetration and improve accuracy of the interpretation.

Urine Analysis
Urinalysis is a helpful and noninvasive test for diagnostic purposes. Urinalysis can assist your doctor in the diagnosis of infections, diabetes, dehydration, nephritis, kidney stone, jaundice and many other conditions.

Stool Analysis
A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract, including infection, poor nutrient absorption, or cancer.

 

Health Screening Packages & Pricing

SEIMC Health Screening Packages

To schedule the health screening packages, please contact (86 21) 5879-9999 to make an appointment.

 

 

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