Preparation for Health Screening

What to bring?

> Most recent medical records, laboratory results, X-ray films (if any)

> Letter of Guarantee from an approved company

> Identity Card or Birth Certificate if under 12 years of age (for Malaysian)

> Passport (Foreigners)

> Exercise shoes and attire

> Feel free to bring your own reading materials. Our Center provides Astro (Satellite TV) programs and some magazines.

General Advice / Information

> Fast 6-8 hours before the day of your Health Screening appointment

> No food and beverages are allowed during fasting, with the exception of water

> Non-fasting will affect the results for your blood tests for glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides.

> Inform our staff during Registration if you experience Chest Pain / discomfort / tightness or if you have undergone Balloon Angioplasty, Stenting and Bypass Surgery

> Lockers are provided if you need to store your belongings. Try to avoid expensive valuables with you during your Health Screening

> For meals, there are two restaurants (one Chinese and one Japanese / Korean), a Cafe and a Food Court within the Center's Complex

> Due to different tests for different visitor during the health screening / diagnostic tests, your name might not be called in sequence

> After the blood is drawn, if you wish to go for a light meal, you may do so but please inform our nurse at Waiting Area C. Only have a light meal if you have not done the Treadmill

Advice for Ladies

> If you are menstruating on the day of your appointment, please inform the doctors during Health Screening. You will not be able to do your Pap Smear as the presence of blood in these tests would produce inaccurate results

> Please inform our nurses during registration if you are pregnant , or suspected to be pregnant. X-rays, MSCT, Dexa Bone Scan and Mammogram are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant.

> Please remove your jewelleries and bra before scanning

Treadmill

> Treadmill or Stress ECG takes about 45 minutes to an hour excluding waiting time

> Please bring along your exercise shoes and attire. Should you forget, T-shirt is provided at our Center.

> Avoid having a heavy meal before treadmill

> If you experience any chest discomfort, please inform our treadmill nurse before she starts the treadmill test

MSCT

> Please remove all your jewelleries, belt, watch, etc before scanning

> Please switch off your mobile phone during scanning

> Relax and hold your breath during scanning, as this is a painless and fast (less than 25 seconds) process. Any body movement during scanning will result in repeating the scan

> If you are a female, please read Advice to Ladies carefully