Question 1

Height, Weight, And Waist Circumference

Accepted Answer

To determine body mass index and to assess for signs of central obesity. There is a strong correlation between central obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Question 2

Blood Pressure and Q-Risk Heart age

Accepted Answer

People who have untreated hypertension are at greater risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. A heart age will be determined using a combination of lifestyle questions, BMI , Blood Pressure and lipid profile blood test results.

Question 3

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Atrial Fibrillation Screen

Accepted Answer

We will assess for an abnormal electrical heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. This condition increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Question 4

Urea and Creatinine (Renal Profile)

Accepted Answer

This blood test determines kidney function. Abnormal kidney function can be an indication of damage due to high blood pressure or diabetes.

Question 5

Iron Metabolism (Iron, ferritin, TIBC)

Accepted Answer

Iron is stored in the body as ferritin. Low iron and/or ferritin levels due to inadequate dietary intake or chronic bleeding can lead to anaemia, causing fatigue, breathlessness and palpitations. High iron and ferritin levels may indicate haemochromatosis, a chronic medical condition that may lead to liver damage and diabetes.

Question 6

Uric Acid

Accepted Answer

High levels of uric acid predispose to gout.

Question 7

HbA1c (Diabetes Test)

Accepted Answer

This blood test determines the blood sugar content in blood for the past 120 days . Abnormally-high levels indicate a risk of diabetes.

Question 8

Liver Function Tests

Accepted Answer

Abnormal liver function suggests potential damage due to alcohol, medication or infection.

Question 9

Thyroid Function Test

Accepted Answer

This test determines the function of the thyroid gland , an important regulator of metabolic rate. Abnormalities of thyroid function can lead to fatigue (low) or palpitations (high).

Question 10

Full Lipid Profile (Cholesterol)

Accepted Answer

The proportion of different types of cholesterol can be used to assess long-term cardiovascular risk. Treatment of abnormal cholesterol may involve dietary measures and medication.

Question 11

Urinalysis

Accepted Answer

The test detects the abnormal presence of blood, glucose, protein or inflammatory cells in the urine.

Question 12

Full Blood Count

Accepted Answer

A full blood count (FBC) is a common test that checks the number and characteristics of the main cells in your blood. It provides a useful snapshot of oxygen-carrying capacity, immune-cell levels and clotting cells.What it measuresRed blood cells, haemoglobin and haematocrit: these show how effectively your blood carries oxygen. Low levels may point to anaemia, which can contribute to tiredness, breathlessness or reduced exercise tolerance.White blood cells: these are part of the immune system and help fight infection. A differential count may show the balance of the different white-cell types.Platelets: these help blood clot and stop bleeding after injury.Value in screeningAn FBC can establish a baseline and identify unexpected changes that warrant discussion or targeted follow-up—such as anaemia, abnormal immune-cell counts or platelet abnormalities. It is a broad, non-specific test: an abnormal result does not itself diagnose a condition, and a normal FBC does not rule out every health problem

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