Health Screening & 'MOTs'
Many cancers, as well as heart disease and diabetes are on the increase in the UK. Whilst there remains some controversy within the NHS for certain screening procedures (often for cost reasons), Spa Private Medical believes that such diagnostic checks are of value in specific instances. Early detection of a problem can sometimes prevent its progression and mean speedier treatment.
Spa Private Medical can offer a thorough 'MOT' health screen, including history-taking, examination including a comprehensive range of tests. We don't provide a glossy brochure which generally states the obvious (drink less alcohol, take more exercise, etc...) but we will go through your results and make any recommendations to improve your health. We have a specially arranged 'package' of tests with a trusted London laboratory and results are often back the next day.
Please see our price list however we always advise that you talk to us regarding any specific concerns so that we can tailor any screening procedures or tests to your individual needs.
Screening tests
Bloods test
(included In total, 51 parameters are tested)
• Cholesterol (total, HDL & LDL fractions) and Triglycerides
• Random Glucose and HbA1c (diabetes)
• Full blood count (anaemia) - Red cells, MCV, White cells, Platelets etc
• Liver (ALT,AST, AlkP, GGT, Bilirubin)
• Kidney (Sodium, Potassium, Bicarbonate & eGFR)
• Thyroid function (TSH)
• Markers of inflammation (CRP & ESR)
• Uric Acid, Calcium
• Iron (including Total Iron, Transferrin saturation and TIBC)
• Vitamin D
• PSA for Men (Prostate marker) and for women a Ca125 (Ovarian cancer marker)
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index and waist/hip ratio measurement. Blood Pressure. Urine analysis (sent to the lab for biochemical analysis as well as microbiological analysis).
Stool analysis for signs of bowel cancer (we use the 'FIT' tests for occult blood) or (for extra cost) can add the Calprotectin stool test.
10-year Cardiovascular risk calculation with QRISK-3
ECG (electrocardiogram)
Imaging eg XRays, CT and MRI scans (if and when they may be indicated, at extra cost)