Classic Screen with Colonoscopy

Health screenings are extremely important because they help identify underlying diseases and conditions, even if you feel perfectly well and without any symptoms. Early detection of any diseases such as breast or colorectal cancers can allow you to receive treatment at the right time, reduce the risk of complications and can result in better outcomes.

Colonoscopy (colon cancer screening) provides a great opportunity to prevent colon cancer, as well as to detect it at an early stage when treatment is most effective. It also reduces the number of deaths from the disease by more than 50%.

In Singapore, around 6 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each day, making it the most common cancer among women in the country. Mammogram (breast cancer screening) can help spot breast abnormalities at an early stage, which means getting the right treatment at the right time.

Hence, regular health screenings should be a priority for everyone to gain a better understanding and keep track of their current health.

Before your Health Screening Appointment

1. 10 hours fasting is required prior to your appointment.
2. Food and beverages are to be abstained during the fast. If thirsty, you may have only sips of plain water to ensure better accuracy for your cholesterol and sugar results.
3. 1 hour prior to your screening appointment, please drink slightly more plain water so that you will have sufficient urine sample for urine analysis.
4. For your comfort and the convenience of medical examinations, we recommend that you wear a two-piece outfit.
5. If you are a diabetic patient, please do not take medicine or insulin on the morning of the scheduled appointment. Regular high blood pressure and/or heart medication can be continued.
6. If you are on blood thinner medication, you may not be able to proceed with endoscopy (gastroscopy or colonoscopy). Please consult your primary physician on the temporary abstinence of the blood thinner medication for at least 7 days prior to the screening should you opt to do endoscopy.
7. Please bring your glasses (if any) for distant and near vision tests as we will be testing your vision. Please do not put on your contact lenses on the appointment day.
8. If you are taking the Cardiac Treadmill Stress ECG test, you may bring your own sports attire. Alternatively, we do provide sports attire including shoes and socks at our centres.
9. Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy procedures may incur additional charges for diagnosis of polyps. These charges apply even if the endoscopy is included as part of the screening package.
10. For ladies, collection of urine, stool and Pap Smear tests should be done at least 5 days before the start of menstruation or 5 days after the end of menstruation so as not to affect test results. If you are menstruating on the day of your appointment, please inform the nurses on arrival. You will not be able to perform your urine, stool and Pap Smear tests as presence of blood in these tests would produce inaccurate results. The Pap Smear test can be rescheduled at your convenience.
11.  Patients with breast implants will incur additional charges for Mammogram. These additional charges apply even if Mammogram is included as part of the screening package. If patients decline to pay the additional charge, the Mammogram will not be conducted and no refund will be given.
12. Containers will be provided for collection of urine and stool specimens on the day of screening.
13. The entire screening will be completed in one morning.

2D Bilateral Mammogram (For Females only)

Only applies for Class Screen with Mammogram and Classic Screen with Colonoscopy and Mammogram

• Do not apply lotion or powder on your chest.
• Try to schedule your screening appointment at least one week after your menstruation when the breasts are less swollen and tender. If you no longer experience menstrual periods, any date is good for you.
• Do not wear any jewellery.

Colonoscopy

Only applies for Class Screen with Colonoscopy and Classic Screen with Colonoscopy and Mammogram

• You will need to do a bowel preparation the night before the colonoscopy, to ensure that your colon is clean and cleared.

• Necessary documents (e.g. identification card, passport, company’s letter or staff pass) for verification upon registration
• Past medical reports, X-ray films and existing medications (if any)
• If you are taking the Cardiac Treadmill Stress ECG test, you may bring your own sports
• Letter of Guarantee from your Insurance/ Company/ Agency (if applicable)
• Authorisation letter, company letter or staff pass (if applicable)
• Any recent medical reports and/or radiology films (if available)
• If you wear glasses, bring them for eye checks and do not wear contact lenses on the day of your visit
• If you are on any medications, bring them along and inform our staff

The duration of your health screening typically takes about 2 – 4 hours, depending on the screening package you choose.

Upon delivery of your screening test results, our SOG specialist will provide you with a medical review and examination based on your health screening report.