Preventive healthcare is a great way to ensure you live a healthy lifestyle. As we age, our bodies change, and a full health screen will help to keep track of our health. This gives our doctors insight into the early signs of diseases such as Diabetes, hypertension, lipids and thyroid issues.
Know which tests you should be having at this age. Why you should have an age-appropriate health screen. As you age, you are more prone to certain health issues. Ensure you have the right diagnostic health screen for your age group.
For example, at age 20, you will have tests to help identify your risk of metabolic diseases. At age 40+, you are at higher risk of serious diseases such as heart disease. The right blood tests will give you the best diagnosis.
Health Tests based on age:
- Youth & Young Adults (Age 20+)
These tests will help identify early risk factors for metabolic diseases and give insight into baseline organ function.
- Full Blood Count (CBC): This is a basic blood test to identify anaemia, infection and blood disorders.
- Blood Glucose and HbA1c: Will identify if you have high fasting blood sugars. This gives an overview of your average glucose levels and can identify early signs of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- Lipid Profile: Identifies bad cholesterol (LDL), good cholesterol (HDL) and triglycerides. To identify early risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Thyroid Profile: Identifies abnormal thyroid hormones.
- Vitamin D and B12: Identifies common vitamin deficiencies due to poor diet or lack of sun exposure.
Adults & Middle Age (Age 40+)
This will identify your organ function in more detail, as well as cardiac function and chronic diseases.
- Liver Function Test (LFT) and Kidney Function Test (KFT): Identifies how well your liver enzymes and kidneys are functioning.
- Cardiac and Lipid Profile: More advanced cardiac test.
- Diabetic Screen and Bone Mineral Density (BMD): Will identify your blood sugar levels and give early signs of osteoporosis risk.
- Routine Cancer Screen (Age Specific): Includes Pap smear for female patients and PSA blood test for male patients.
Senior Age (Age 60+)
The goal of having a health screen at older age is to ensure you stay active and mobile. As well as identify any chronic diseases.
- Metabolic Panel and Renal Function: Identifies electrolyte levels and how well you are removing your metabolic waste.
- ECG, ECHO and TMT: Gives full insight into your cardiac function, electrical activity and how well your heart handles stress.
- DEXA Scan: Accurately identifies bone mineral density to prevent weak bones.
- Cancer Screen: Targeted cancer screening.
How to prepare for your full body screen
To ensure your bloods are accurate, please follow the below:
- Fast for 10-12 hours. You may have water.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and eating rich, fatty foods 24- 48 hours before.
- Take any medications you take daily unless told otherwise by your Doctor. Please inform your Doctor and Phlebotomist.
Expert Diagnostic Services
Regular health checks can ensure you stay healthy throughout your life. Krsnaa Diagnostics can provide detailed preventive healthcare tailored for your age group. Using our advanced laboratory facilities and safe testing methods, we are NABL/NABH accredited. We offer easy home sample collection and quick online results.
