Check-Up Center

Which Diseases and Conditions Are Screened?

Through our comprehensive check-up programs, many systems in your body are examined in detail. Acting with the awareness that early diagnosis saves lives, we detect many silently progressing conditions. The main diseases and conditions screened during the check-up process include:

• High blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases
• Diabetes and insulin resistance
• Obesity, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome
• Liver and kidney dysfunctions
• Thyroid gland diseases
• Breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal (colon), and lung cancers
• Bone loss (osteoporosis)
• Infectious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV
• Eye and vision defects
• Anemia and vitamin deficiencies

Diagnostic Methods Included in the Check-Up

At our center, your health status is analyzed using up-to-date medical devices and evidence-based methods. Although the tests performed vary depending on the content of the check-up package you choose, they basically include the following diagnostic methods:

• Laboratory Tests: Complete blood count (hemogram), blood sugar, kidney and liver enzymes, blood lipid (cholesterol) profile, thyroid hormones, and complete urinalysis.
• Cardiological Examinations: Electrocardiography (ECG) to evaluate heart rhythm, stress ECG (treadmill test), and Echocardiography (ECHO) to examine the structure of the heart.
• Radiological Imaging: Chest X-ray, whole abdomen ultrasonography, thyroid ultrasound, mammography, and computed tomography when necessary.
• Pathological Screenings: Pap smear test for cervical cancer screening in women, and PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test for prostate cancer screening in men.

Check-Up Programs and Applications

Every individual's health needs are different. With this awareness, we have prepared different check-up programs taking into account critical factors such as age and gender. You can secure your health by choosing the package that best suits your needs.

Women's Check-Up Programs

Our programs prepared specifically for women vary according to age groups. In women's check-up packages under the age of 40, basic blood tests, thyroid functions, gynecological examination, and breast ultrasonography are prominent. In women's check-up programs over the age of 40, in addition to these tests, mammography for breast cancer screening, bone density measurement (densitometry) against the risk of osteoporosis, and more detailed cardiological tests are added. Furthermore, the Pap smear test for cervical cancer screening is of critical importance in all age groups.

Men's Check-Up Programs

Men's check-up programs focus particularly on the early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and urological problems. Men's packages under the age of 40 include a general blood panel, whole abdomen ultrasound examining abdominal organs, stress ECG, and a cardiology examination. In men's check-up programs over the age of 40, the scope is expanded by including PSA tests to evaluate prostate cancer risk, a detailed urology examination, and advanced heart screenings.

Pediatric Check-Up Programs

We offer special pediatric check-up packages to closely monitor the healthy growth and development processes of children. Within the scope of these programs, pediatric health and diseases specialist examinations, eye, and dental examinations are performed. Additionally, anemia, vitamin deficiencies (especially vitamin D and B12), parasite infections, and basic blood values that can affect school success and physical development are examined.

Technology and Team: Why Choose Us?

As BHT CLINIC İstanbul Tema Hastanesi, we provide services with our JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited quality standards. To ensure your check-up process is comfortable and stress-free, your dedicated check-up consultants will be by your side throughout the process. All steps, from your appointment to the delivery of your results, are meticulously planned.

You can comfortably spend time between your tests in our VIP resting areas specially designed for our guests. Thanks to our advanced laboratory and imaging technologies, we usually deliver your basic blood and imaging results on the same day. Our expert medical staff, working with a multidisciplinary approach, evaluates the results in detail, presents you with a personalized health report, and directs you to the relevant branches when necessary.

When Should You Apply?

You should not wait to be sick or see a symptom to get a check-up. Healthy individuals undergoing regular check-ups is the foundation of preventive medicine. If you have one of the following conditions, you should apply to our check-up center without delay:

• If you want to have a general health check even if you have no complaints
• If you have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer
• If you are over 40 and want to learn about your age-related risks
• If you have a history of smoking or heavy alcohol consumption
• If you are experiencing unexplained fatigue, weakness, or weight loss
• If you want to maintain weight control or monitor your blood pressure
• If you are going to start a new job or an active sports program

Appointment and Examination Process

You need to make some preparations to get the most efficient result from your check-up day. For the tests to give accurate results, it is essential that you fast for at least 10-12 hours before your appointment time. During this time, you can only drink water. You should stop consuming alcohol and caffeine and avoid heavy physical activities one day before your appointment.

If you have chosen a package that includes a stress ECG test, it will be useful to bring comfortable sweatpants and sports shoes with you. Bringing your past laboratory and imaging results, if any, allows our physicians to see the changes in your health more clearly. If you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant, you must inform your physician or check-up consultant before starting the procedures. You can book an appointment right away to avoid delaying your health and to evaluate your results with our expert physicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a check-up be done during menstruation (period)?

Having a check-up during menstruation is generally not recommended. Bleeding can lead to misleading results in a complete urinalysis and prevent the gynecological examination and Pap smear test from being performed properly. Therefore, it would be more accurate to schedule your appointment a few days after the end of your period.

Should I come fasting for a check-up?

Yes, you need to come with at least 10-12 hours of overnight fasting, especially for blood sugar, cholesterol, and some hormone tests to give accurate results. During the fasting period, you should not consume tea, coffee, or fruit juice; you should only drink plain water.

How long do check-up procedures take?

Depending on the content of the package you choose, your check-up procedures are usually completed within half a day. After your procedures, you can rest in our VIP areas.

When will the check-up results be ready?

Blood tests and basic radiological imaging results are usually available on the same day and evaluated by our expert physician. However, the reporting of mammography, Pap smear tests, or some special pathology results may take a few days.

Can cancer be prevented with a check-up?

A check-up does not directly prevent cancer; however, it allows the detection of precancerous lesions or the disease in its very early stages before it shows symptoms. Thanks to early diagnosis, the chance of treatment increases significantly, and the progression of the disease can be stopped.