HbA1C is a diagnostic tool for diabetes, offering information on blood glucose control over the past three months by measuring sugar molecules attached to red blood cells. Additionally, a non-fasting random blood glucose test is performed. It is important to recognise that the normal range for random blood glucose differs from that of fasting blood glucose.

If there are abnormal results in the random blood glucose or HbA1C tests, a fasting blood glucose test may be required to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes.

• Risk category assignment – What are the risk factors for disease?
• Early disease assessment – Do you exhibit any of the early warning signs or symptoms of disease?
• Modifiable disease contributor assessment – Which of the risk factors can be improved with lifestyle changes?

You are advised to conduct your medical check up 2 weeks after any vaccination.

If you have recently received the COVID-19 vaccination, you are advised to schedule your mammogram or breast ultrasound appointment at least 6 weeks after receiving the vaccination.

You do not have to delay your health screening check up because of a recent infection.

Blood tests: Some inflammatory markers may be elevated after an infection and the results can be read in the context of a recent infection.

Complications from a COVID-19 infection may also be detected and should be followed up. High sensitivity CRP for cardiac risk stratification would not be suitable for those who have had COVID-19 in the last 1 month.

Chest X-ray: May show infective changes when done after a recent COVID-19 infection and abnormalities should be followed up.

It is not advisable to do health screening if you are pregnant as your gynaecologist would have conducted the necessary prenatal screening for you.

During pregnancy:

• Urea and uric acid will decrease during the 1st trimester.
• By the 2nd trimester, the albumin, potassium, protein and sodium level will decrease while the creatinine level increases.
• Glucose and cholesterol levels will increase, contributing to a risk of gestational diabetes, which can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, such as preeclampsia.

Hence, results will not be accurately presented.

You can use your Medisave funds to pay for various diagnostic tests, provided you meet the eligibility requirements and stay within the set limits. For full details, please check the Central Provident Fund (CPF) website.

1. Cashless service
2. Medisave: Please be advised that full payment is required on the day of your visit when using Medisave. Once approved by the Central Provident Fund (CPF), reimbursement will be processed within 30 business days.