Basic Program : Basic Health Screening Program

Gastroscopy/ Colonoscopy (Under sedation)

This examination is to investigate stomach/ colorectal cancer at its early stage. The sedatives may be given intravenously to decrease patients’ pain and discomfort. For a complete and accurate colonoscopy, patients need to follow a low-fiber or clear-liquid diet. If a polyp is found, it will be removed during the test and a pathological biopsy will be performed.

Abdominal/ Pelvic CT

This takes a computed tomography of the internal structure of organs such as the liver, cholecyst (gallbladder), pancreas, spleen, kidney, urogenital organs, and gastrointestinal tract.

Chest CT (Low dose, non-contrast)

This examination is to diagnose lung diseases, such as lung cancer, at their early stage. The examination can detect cancer with a size smaller than 0.5 centimeters, making early diagnosis possible. This is especially recommended to the high-risk groups: age over 45, long-term smokers, and family history of lung diseases.

Cardiac CT for calcium scoring

This examination is to evaluate the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart. It does not require an injection of contrast material.

Ultrasonography (U/S)

-Thyroid U/S (Male/Female)

This imaging method is used to see the thyroid – size, shape, and position and to check signs of inflammation and thyroid tumor. In case of inflammation, there could be an additional test performed, such as a fine needle aspiration biopsy into the thyroid, to further find out if the abnormality is benign or malignant.

-Prostate U/S (Male)

This examination is to diagnose diseases such as prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer. In case of abnormal findings, patients can experience direct/indirect sexual dysfunctions along with problems with urination.

-Liver Fibroscan (Male)

A non-invasive test that can check the degree of liver cirrhosis and the fatty liver by examining liver fibrosis using ultrasound.

-Breast U/S (Female)

This examination is to test for breast cancer and is also used in order to classify breast lesions. It is useful for women with high breast density.

-Gynecologic U/S (Female)

This is the examination to test the uterus and ovary of female patients using endovaginal ultrasonography. It can diagnose uterine myoma, cystoma, and pelvic peritonitis at its early stage.

Vitamin D

25-(OH) Vitamin D test can monitor the levels of Vitamin D, which helps regulate the levels of calcium and phosphorous which aid in building and maintaining healthy bones.

Bone Density Test

This examination is to determine osteoporosis and enhances the accuracy of calculating the risk of bone fracture. It can be used to monitor the effectiveness of medication/exercise treatment which helps to prevent further bone loss and/or to maintain bone mass\

Male hormone

This examination is to check the male hormone levels with a blood sample. This includes Total Testosterone, Sex hormone binding globulin, FTI (Free testosterone index), and DHEA-S.

Female hormone

This examination is to check the female hormone levels with a blood sample (FSH, E2)

CA 15-3

Carcinoma Antigen (CA) 15-3 is a tumor marker for many types of cancer, most notably breast cancer.

ROMA (The Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm)

The risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm (ROMA) incorporates CA 125 and HE4 (human epididymal protein 4, a biological marker for detecting epithelial ovarian cancer) to assign women that present with an adnexal mass into high- or low-risk groups for ovarian malignancy. ROMA increases sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and it is also effective tool to monitor the recurrence and progression of the EOC

Human Papillomavirus (HPV-DNA)

This examination is to test the human papillomavirus that is known to cause cervical cancer. It makes a definite diagnosis of cervical cancer at its early stage when it is performed along with PAP (Smear) test at the same time.