Clinical test

“Complete” Check-up

A relaxing stay at HC in order to guide you in your most complete and individualized health program.

 

▪ Patient reception

▪ Medical consultation with our specialist

▪ Blood and urine analytic studies

▪ Diagnostic x-ray test

▪ Cardiological evaluation

▪ Specific Consultation: Gynecology/Urology

▪ Organization of specific interconsultation: Digestive, dermatology

▪ Delivery of medical report

▪ Exit

Patient Reception

The coordinator of the Check-up Service will attend to and inform the patient from the beginning.

 
 

Consultation and Review of Clinical History

The patient visits a specialist in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, who runs the check-up, evaluating personal relatives, risk factors, dietary and exercise habits, and carrying out a physical examination.

 
 

Blood and Urine Analytic Studies

A nurse will extract a blood sample in order to carry out a complete analytic study that includes:

 

Complete Hemogram

▪ Red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin, hematocrit, corpuscular indices

▪ Leukocytes, form and count

▪ Platelets

 

Biochemistry

▪ Glucose, sodium, potassium, chloride

▪ Calcium, phosphorus

▪ Uric acid

▪ Kidney function: urea and creatinine

▪ Gall bladder and liver function: transaminases, bilirubin, alkaline phosphate

▪ Lipid profile: triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol

▪ Iron study: transferrin, serum iron and ferritin

 

Coagulation

 

Systemic analysis of urine and deposits

 

Thyroid hormones

 

Specifics

▪ Hepatitis B and C serology

▪ Glycosylated hemoglobin

▪ HIV serology

 
 

X-Ray Diagnosis Tests

Our radiology technician will accompany you to perform a Computed Tomography (CAT scan) of the thorax, of the last generation and a low dosage of radiation. A diagnostic imaging technique that identifies lung problems and diseases, even before they have caused any symptoms, with greater sensitivity than a thoracic x-ray. Those 55 or older, smokers, or those that have stopped smoking in the las 15 years, benefit most from this technique.

 

Before the abdominal x-ray is done (an imaging test done through ultrasound, useful for detecting mutations in the internal abdominal organs, especially the gallbladder, bilious tract, liver, and kidneys). This test is also recommended for screening for possible abdominal aortic aneurysm (dilation of the aorta), especially in men 65 year or older.

 
 

Respiratory Function Test: Spirometry

Spirometry is the study of the volume and air flow of the lungs and allows objective, simple, fast, and safe evaluation of the correct function of the lung and the bronchial tubes. It is especially useful in subjects who are smokers or have been smokers in the past.

 
 

Cardiological Evaluation

The cardiologist will perform:

 
▪ A medical visit with a clinical evaluation and examination

▪ Electrocardiogram (EKG)

▪ Echocardiogram

 
In the case that estimation is necessary, it is recommended that you undergo a cardiac stress test.

 
 

Male or Female Specific Consultation: Gynecology/Urology

The specialist will carry out a specific study depending on if the patient is a man or a woman.

 

Man

▪ Urologic and prostate evaluation

▪ Flow rate measuring

▪ Prostate ultrasound

▪ PSA (men who are 40 years or older)

 

Women

▪ Gynecological exam and review

▪ Vaginal ultrasound

▪ Colposcopy y and pap smear exam

▪ Mammary ultrasound (women younger than 40 years of age)

▪ Mammogram (women older than 40 years of age)

 
 

Colonoscopy

The colonoscopy is recommended from the age of 50 on as a method to rule out colon tumors. Our Digestive Tract specialist performs this exam along with our team of Anesthesiologists and under sedation, so that you do not experience any discomfort.

 
 

Delivery and Detailed Explanation of the Medical Report

The Internal Medicine or Family Medicine specialist elaborates on, explains, and delivers the clinical report with all of the results from the tests.

 
 

NOTE: If need be, after the check-up and the report are considered, additional consultations will be scheduled. The coordinating doctor of the check-up will also inform the patient of which specialists they need to visit for their disease.