Full Body Health Check-Up: What Tests Should Be Included?

By Dashvanth Healthcare Medical Team · Reviewed by our specialists · East Delhi

Why Annual Health Check-Ups Save Lives

Most chronic diseases — diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, kidney disease, high cholesterol, anaemia — are largely asymptomatic in early stages. Annual health screening catches these conditions before they cause irreversible damage, when intervention is most effective.

Core Tests for All Adults (Annual)

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) + HbA1c
• Lipid Profile (Total, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides)
• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Kidney Function Tests (KFT) with eGFR
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Urine Routine & Microscopy
• Vitamin D (25-OH)
• Vitamin B12
• ECG (12-lead, resting)

Age-Specific Additions

Above 40

• HbA1c (even without diabetes history)
• Chest X-ray
• Blood pressure and BMI (biannual minimum)
• DEXA scan for women post-menopause

Above 50

• PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) for men — prostate cancer screening
• Pap smear / HPV test for women — cervical cancer
• Colorectal cancer screening (stool occult blood)
• Eye test for glaucoma and macular degeneration

Delhi-Specific Additions

• Heavy metal screening (lead, mercury) for children
• Lung function test (spirometry) for smokers and COPD risk