Health Screening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please bring along your Identity Card/Passport for registration and verification purposes.
Health Screening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please bring along your Identity Card/Passport
for registration and verification purposes.
What to Expect
Duration
- The health screening process will take about half a day or more depending on the package selected and you may be requested to proceed to more than 1 location for selected tests.
Fasting
- No food and beverages for at least 8 hours prior to your appointment as some tests require fasting (e.g blood tests and ultrasound of the abdomen). However, sips of plain water are allowed.
Medication
- Please do not take your diabetic medication, or insulin, on the morning of your appointment. Regular high blood pressure and/or heart medication can be continued.
Test Specific Instructions
Stool Analysis
- The specimen bottle will be provided on the screening day. Alternatively, you may collect the specimen bottle from our clinic prior to your appointment and collect your stool the night before.
Pap Smear or Pelvic Examination
- It is advisable to do the test 5 days before or after menstruation for accurate results.
Treadmill Stress Test
- Bring along comfortable jogging shoes and clothing.
- For bookings made at our Paragon centre, please note that the treadmill test will be done in another clinic at Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital.
- For bookings made at our Novena centre, please note that the treadmill test will be done in another clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.
Near and Distant Vision Test
- Bring along your glasses and it is not recommended to put on contact lenses on the screening date.
For the Dos and Don’ts of other specific tests, please kindly approach our staff for more information.
Terms and Conditions
Health screening packages booked must be utilised within 3 months from the date of the purchase. The health screening packages and the items in the package are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and non-refundable, including the unutilised portion.
