Full Body Check up: its Importance, Package Price, & More

Are you clueless about your general health status? Or Sceptical about potential illnesses? A comprehensive, full body test can clear your confusion and give you a strategic approach on how to take care of your health and wellness. Complete health checkups are designed to test a spectrum of biophysical parameters of your body. 

Why is a Health check up important?

Full body checkups are essential to evaluate the normal functioning of the body. They are recommended annually for people above 30 years and once in two years for those below 30 years of age. Tests of various body parameters are done, when your doctor recommends, to diagnose a condition or when a symptom persists.
Other benefits of regular health checks include:

• Reduced likelihood of health complications
• Helps lead a healthy lifestyle
• Early indications for any systemic functioning abnormality or damage.
• Helps early detection of illnesses allowing timely treatment 

A complete health checkup is followed by a detailed analysis by a doctor. This way a plan can be made to improve overall wellbeing for a happy and stress-free living.

What tests does Full Body Checkup Include?

A Full body Checkup evaluates major systems and their biochemical profiles in individuals. The list and packages for a full body test vary subjective to the diagnostic centres and hospitals. It also varies depending on individual requirements, age and other factors.
A complete health checkup falls under “Preventive Healthcare” and the list of tests included are:

A full body check through Blood Analysis:

This panel covers vital parameters to measure overall health status. 

Name of the test	Components Tested	Reference Range*
Complete Blood Count (CBC)	WBC	3500-10500 cells/mcL
	RBC	Men: 4.32-5.72 million cells/mcL  Women:3.90-5.03 million cells/mcL
	Haemoglobin	Men: 13.75-17.5 g/dL  Women: 12-15.5 g/dL
Thyroid Function Test	Triiodothyronine (T3)	100-200 ng/dL
	Thyroxine (T4)	5-12 μg/dL
	Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)	0.4-4 mIU/L
Lipid panel	High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)	>60 mg/dL (high) Men: <40 mg/dL (low)  Women: <50 mg/dL (low)
			Glucose Check	Fasting blood glucose levels	70-100 mg/dL
				Random blood glucose levels	<125 mg/dL

*Note: The reference ranges vary based on age, gender and labs

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Liver Function Test to check Hepatic parameters

The tests in this panel are done to check the abnormalities of the liver. It measures various parameters of the liver to gauge its performance and functional status. 

Name of the test	Reference range*
Alanine transaminase test (ALT)	7-55 U/L
Aspartate aminotransferase test (AST)	Up to 40 U/L
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)	44 to 147 (IU/L) or 30-120 IU/L
Albumin	3.5-5.5 g/dL
Bilirubin (total)	0.1-1.2 mg/dL

* Note: The above reference ranges are variable subjective to age, gender and labs.

Urine Analysis to check Kidney or Renal functions

Visual analysis of the urine is a sign of kidney disease. Urine analysis is recommended for individuals suffering from diabetes, liver or kidney-related issues. Microscopic examination with mineral assessment of urine can eliminate major kidney problems like kidney stones. 

Name of the test	Reference Range*
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)	60 and above (60 to 120)
Urine Creatinine	955- 2,936 mg per 24 hrs- Male 601 to 1,689 mg per 24 hrs- Female
Uric Acid	3.4-7.0 mg/dL- Male 2.4-6.0 mg/dL- Female
Urine Albumin	less than 30 mg/g
Urea	12 to 20 grams over 24 hours

*Note: Individual Labs have different reference ranges that vary depending on the age, gender, etc. 

ECG: To detect abnormalities of Heart:

Electrocardiogram or ECG is one of the commonly performed diagnostic tests to evaluate heart status. This painless procedure can detect the following abnormalities of the heart

• Blockages of the arteries
• Abnormal Heart Rhythms- Heart Arrhythmia

Eye Checkups for Vision Correction: 

Vision Screening is essential to assess the presence of visual deformities in adults and children. With increased screen-time, and stress, there is excess stress on eyes leading to defects in sight from an early age. American Academy of Ophthalmology, recommends adults to undergo a complete eye examination at 40 to detect eye diseases and age realted vision changes. And for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and a family history of eye disorders must get a periodical eye-test done. 

Additional Blood Tests

Name of the test	Reference range*
Serum Calcium	96 to 106 mEq/L or 96 to 106 millimol/L
Serum Phosphorus	3.4 to 4.5 mg/dl or 1.12 to 1.45 mmol/L
Serum Electrolytes	Sodium- 136-146 mEq/L (136-146 mmol/L)
	Chloride- 96-106 mmol/L
	Potassium- 3.5-4.5 mEq/L (3.5-4.5 mmol/L)
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HbsAg)	< 5 mIU= Negative, >12 mIU= Positive. Between 5 and 12 mIU= Indeterminate and should be repeated
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA- For Men)	1.0- 1.5 ng/ml

*Note: Reference rage differ consequent to the age, gender of a person and on the lab specifications

Other General Tests

• Stool Tests - Stool samples collected (if recommended by doctor)
• ECG (Resting)
• Pap Smear for Women
• Chest X-Ray
• Abdominal Ultrasound Screening
• Treadmill Test (TMT) or Cardiac Stress Test 
• Pulmonary Function Test
• Echocardiogram
• Mammogram (breast X-ray- optional)

Full Body Checkup Price

Generally, the full-body checkups come in generalised packages crafted based on the different requirements of different people. These packages have 

• Quick turnaround time
• Individual panel reports prepared as per guidelines
• Costs less compared to taking every test individually 

Every diagnostic centre has its own health test package. With holistic screening plans and comprehensive patient requirement coverage, Redcliffe Labs have 9 different packages designed for their esteemed customers. 

Here’s a breakdown of the Full Body checkup price list of various packages available at Redcliffe Labs: 

Full Body Checkup Packages	Number of Tests included	Regular Price /Discounted Price
Prime Full Body Check	74	₹2060/ ₹499
Special Full Body Package	84	₹1399/ ₹699
Smart Full Body Checkup	87	₹2199/ ₹799
Smart Full Body Checkup with RA Factor	88	₹3080/ ₹1099
HIV 1 and 2 Antibodies with full body Screening	88	₹2248/ ₹849
Smart Plus Full Body with Vitamin Screening	91	₹5800/ ₹1299

RedCliffe Labs, one of the fastest growing chains of diagnostic centres in India, do offer tests at special discounted rates. To know more on the discounts, health checkup packages, or to order the tests online, Click on the link given below. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many tests are included in a complete body health checkup?

A Complete Body Health Checkup comes with regular packages consisting of 70 tests. But, advanced packages consist of nearly 82 tests with fundamental health status screening like Cardio and Pulmonary tests, Complete Blood test packages, Diabetics, Cholesterol, Liver (hepatic), Kidney (renal), Thyroid, Vitamin, Iron and other Enzymes.

2. Is a full Body Checkup important?

Doctors have repeatedly resonated with the importance of preventing illnesses and diseases. To reduce the likelihood of medical treatments or surgeries, and as a part of a preventive check on health, it is essential to undergo regular full body checkups to understand the variabilities or changes in the body.

3. What are the instructions to be followed before a health checkup?

If you are getting a complete body test, you will need to have your meals at least 8-10 hours before the check-up. You will need to take the tests on an empty stomach. However, water is the only permitted drink to be taken before the tests. Water can help better lower abdominal ultrasound and urine tests requirements. 

4. How long will it take to receive a complete health checkup report?

It will take nearly 48 hours after the full-body test to receive the report. If the samples are collected from home, the reports will be available on the website or will be sent home via post. You can also collect the report in person if you can visit the diagnostic centre.

5. What to do after I have received the Full Body Test report?

After you have received the complete body checkup report, consult your doctor on the course of treatment or medication. Your doctor will guide you best based on the report findings. 

Conclusion 

A full-body test can help detect the slightest change, even if your body is deficient in any element or has it in excess. The physical, chemical and biological functioning of vital organs are assessed. The full-body health checkup is complete when the test reports are analysed by a medical health professional and if required, necessary treatment is provided. 

Redcliffe Labs is one of the most popular and renowned diagnostic centres in India. Known for affordable pricing and at-home sample collection services, Redcliffe labs have been widely opted by people across the country. Check with your doctor and get a physical examination done followed by a full-body test at Redcliffe Labs, your trusted partner in diagnostic care.