Examination of the body

Understand the examination of the body procedure: when it is recommended, how it is done, safety, and how results are reported.

What health indicators should a man monitor after 40?

After age 40, men don't need to undergo a comprehensive battery of tests annually "just in case." For most people, the basis of preventative monitoring is much more focused: blood pressure, lipid profile, glucose or glycated hemoglobin, body weight and waist circumference, and then an assessment of overall cardiovascular risk.

What tests are really worth checking for preventative purposes?

A healthy adult without symptoms does not need to have a complete blood count, extended biochemistry, hormones, ferritin, vitamin D, and tumor markers checked every year “just in case.”

Do I need to take tests on an empty stomach and how many hours should I fast?

No, not all blood tests require fasting. For complete blood counts, glycated hemoglobin, C-reactive protein, vitamin D, and many other tests, fasting is usually not required.

Why do reference values differ between laboratories?

Reference values for the same test may differ between laboratories because they are not a universal “normal range.”

Why might a reading be outside the reference range and not indicate disease?

A test result outside the reference interval does not automatically mean a person is sick. The reference interval is, first and foremost, a statistical range against which the laboratory compares the result.

Biological age: what is it and can it be measured?

Biological age is an attempt to assess how closely the body's condition corresponds to the typical condition of people of a given calendar age. However, it is not a single, directly measurable indicator, like temperature, blood pressure, or glucose levels.

Breast cancer tests: what tests are needed and what do they show?

After confirmation of the diagnosis, the results for estrogen and progesterone receptors, HER2, tumor grade and lymph node status are particularly important.

Atrial fibrillation tests: what tests and examinations are needed?

Atrial fibrillation is confirmed electrocardiographically - with a conventional 12-lead electrocardiogram or other high-quality recording of the electrical rhythm of the heart.

Coronary Heart Disease Tests: What Tests Are Really Necessary?

Investigations for coronary artery disease are not chosen on a "do everything possible" basis, but rather based on the clinical situation. In stable symptoms, the initial assessment typically begins with a review of complaints and risk factors, an electrocardiogram, blood tests, and an echocardiogram, followed by an assessment of the likelihood of obstructive coronary artery disease.

Family screening: who needs it, how it’s done, and what diseases it helps identify

Family screening is a targeted examination of relatives of a person who has already been diagnosed with a disease, a suspected hereditary syndrome, or a significant genetic variant.

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