FAQ

Health screening enables you to find out if you have a particular disease or condition such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure even if you do not have any symptoms and/or signs of disease. Early detection with proper medical guidance, followed by treatment and good control of the condition can result in better outcomes.

If you have chosen fasting for your health screening package, no you are not allowed to eat or drink before your screening as fasting ensures accurate blood specimen tests for glucose and cholesterol levels. Only plain water is allowed prior to the screening. You may refer to the Health Screening (www.eternmedical.com/health-screenings)page to know more about our packages and preparation instructions.

Stool test is a stool analysis tested for traces of blood and colon cancer. It will also help to diagnose other conditions which are affecting the digestive health.

Blood test is alright. For ladies who are having menstruation, it is advisable to do urine test and stool test after your period and return the specimens in a seal container to our clinic. If you wish to continue with both tests, the result may not be accurate as there may be trace of blood cells reported in your report. Please ensure you are not having your menstruation if you are doing pap smear. You may refer to Health Screening (https://www.eternmedical.com/health-screenings)page to know more about our packages and preparation instruction.

Yes, all our health screening packages include post-review, height and weight, and vital signs measurement.

On event of abnormalities being identified in your screening results, our clinic will contact you immediately.

Yes, your result will be affected especially for cholesterol and glucose profile.

We will advise you to choose the non-fasting option for your health screening package as it reduces the risk of hypoglycemia. If you choose the fasting option, you will still need to fast and skip your diabetic medication till the screening is over.

The resting ECG test assesses the electrical activity of the heart and diagnoses conditions such as ischaemic heart disease.

Health screening should be done yearly or every two years if you are aged above 40 years old or with risk factors such as: • Family history of chronic disease • Overweight, unhealthy eating and/or poor diet • Hectic and stressful lifestyle • Work in high risk environment exposing to chemicals and toxins • Unintentional weight loss of more than 3kg within a short time frame • Have not done any health screening before

Payment can be made by Cash, NETS, VISA, MASTER and AMEX.

We have a range of packages that is specially designed by our doctors for your health screening needs which is cater to your age and budget. You may refer to Health Screening (https://www.eternmedical.com/health-screenings)page to know more about our packages.

Non-Fasting Health Screening will suit a large number of people, and also diabetic people as it reduces the risk of low blood glucose.

People who suffer from anaemia should not choose Non-Fasting Health Screening, please choose the Fasting Health Screening Packages when booking an appointment.

You do not have to wake up early in the morning for preparation, and you can have your cup of coffee or tea before your blood test.

Please avoid: • Drinking alcohol • Having a heavy meal before your screening.