As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to prioritize ourselves and take proactive steps toward better health and well-being. One of the simplest yet most impactful actions you can take is scheduling routine health checks. They are your first line of defense and a crucial step toward a healthier, happier version of yourself.
Why Are Routine Health Checks Important?
Routine health checks are essential to maintaining your overall well-being. They allow you to detect potential health concerns early, giving you the opportunity to address them before they escalate into more serious problems. Additionally, these checkups provide a comprehensive snapshot of your body’s current health, helping you set realistic goals and adopt healthier habits for the year ahead.
Let’s start the year strong by making routine health checks a priority. Together, we can move toward a lifestyle filled with health, confidence, and vitality.
Essential Laboratory Tests You Should Consider
To those who are ready to take on their health responsibilities, here is the list of health packages that you can book at Medi Linx Laboratory:
Standard LabCheQ
Standard LabCheQ is for everyone under 40 with no record of illnesses. It includes the following lab tests for only 340 PHP:
- Urinalysis: Via this urine test, your medical care provider can determine the presence of infection.
- Complete Blood Count: This will measure the amount of hemoglobin, red and white blood cells, and platelets to evaluate the overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
- Fecalysis (Stool Exam) or FBS Blood Sugar: Fecalysis involves stool examination to provide information that aids in the differential diagnosis of various gastrointestinal tract disorders. While for Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), it measures the quantity of blood glucose after fasting for 6-10 hours. It aids in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
Expanded LabCheQ
This program offers an in-depth medical checkup to adults who are over 40 or more and have past diseases. The test runs at 1,120 PHP that entails the following;
- Urinalysis, Fecalysis, Complete Blood Count, FBS Blood Sugar
- Creatinine Test: It measures the creatinine levels in your blood that indicates status of your kidney functions.
- HDL, LDL, Cholesterol, Triglycerides: This will measure the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels which are used to screen for coronary heart disease risks.
- Uric Acid Test: It is a test showing the level of uric acid in your blood. Excess levels can be one of the contributing factors to your condition of gout.
- SGPT/ALT and SGOT/ALT: These enzymes are brought up from the stream of your liver. ALT and AST are used in evaluation and monitoring of liver disease.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): This is quantified as an expression of blood urea content, which is also a product of protein metabolism happening within the liver. Urea nitrogen is useful in assessing renal function, especially with serum creatinine.
Other LabCheQ Packages
- Diabetes LabCheQ: This provides for testing blood glucose for diagnosis and monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus.
- Thyroid LabCheQ: This checks thyroid function to aid in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
- Kidney LabCheQ: It defines checking the body of your kidney functions concerning health issues.
- Dialysis LabCheQ: This is for patients undergoing dialysis or would go for dialysis.
- Dengue LabCheQ: This tests dengue infections for timely treatment.
- Heart LabCheQ: It comprises the evaluation of heart health and the detection of cardiovascular risk.
- Pre-Natal LabCheQ: This is only for pregnant women to check for a healthy gestation.
- Blood Chemistry: It gives and overview of the state of all body organs’ functions.
Why Choose Medi Linx?
Medi Linx Laboratory delivers laboratory services that are affordable and accurate. Its standalone laboratory is located in Quezon City where patients can enjoy comprehensive laboratory services.
Exciting Discounts for Quezon City Residents and QCID Cardholders!
If you’re a Quezon City resident, you’re in luck! Medi Linx offers a 10% laboratory discount on all procedures and packages, with an additional 5% discount for QCID cardholders. Go and visit us on the 2nd floor of Avire Tower, Project 4, Quezon City. Be on your way to saving now. The promo runs from January 1 to March 31, 2025.
FAQs
Why is it important to do a health check?
Health checks detect diseases early, monitor health conditions, and identify risks before they get worse. Hence, intervention can be undertaken in time.
How often should a health check be undertaken?
Health check-ups should be performed annually. However, based on age, lifestyle, and risk factors, more frequent attention may be needed.
Start the New Year Healthy with Medi Linx!
Make 2025 the year that you take care of yourselves. Medi Linx can help you with your health if you need any laboratory procedure. For inquiries, contact us at 0939-9227341 or book our procedures and packages at our website Virtual Lab. Take a better you. Health is important. Start investing today!
