Health check programmes are predefined sets of laboratory and other diagnostic tests that help assess your general health, find possible causes of symptoms and identify health risk factors.
The samples needed for a programme can be taken during one visit, saving you time.
Programmes to assess fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, hair loss and other health concerns.
You can find out what your test results mean and get recommendations on further health care.
If needed, additional tests can be done and you can consult a specialist in the relevant field.
When is a health check programme worth doing?
A health check can be useful not only when you feel unwell, but also when you want to assess your health preventively.
A health check programme is worth considering if:
- You constantly feel tired, weak or low on energy.
- You have recurring headaches with no clear cause.
- You often catch respiratory infections.
- You suffer from bloating, digestive problems or abdominal pain.
- You notice increased hair loss.
- You want to assess your liver function or other body parameters.
- You have not felt back to normal for a long time after an infection.
- You do a lot of sport and want to assess health parameters related to physical exertion.
- You want a preventive health check, even if you have no symptoms at the moment.
If your symptoms are severe, new or getting worse quickly, a doctor’s consultation is recommended first. It helps to choose targeted tests and avoid unnecessary ones.
Health check programmes by symptom
Fatigue test programmes
Persistent tiredness, weakness or reduced capacity for work can have many causes, from iron or vitamin B12 deficiency to thyroid disorders or chronic diseases.
You can choose between two programmes:
Basic fatigue test programmeIncludes the main laboratory tests that help assess your general health and common causes of fatigue:
- Full blood count.
- The body’s iron stores.
- Thyroid function.
- Vitamin D and B12 levels.
Includes a broader assessment, additionally covering certain risk markers for chronic diseases, hepatitis C infection and other health parameters included in the programme.
The extended programme may be relevant when fatigue has lasted a long time or when you want to look more thoroughly into its possible causes.
Headache test programme
Recurring headaches can be linked to various health problems. Sometimes they are influenced by anaemia, changes in thyroid function or other conditions.
The programme includes laboratory tests that help assess:
- Signs of iron deficiency and anaemia.
- Thyroid function.
- Other health parameters that may be related to headaches.
- Markers of certain infections, including Lyme disease.
It is important to know that laboratory tests do not always find the cause of a headache. If headaches recur, get worse or change in character, a consultation with a family doctor or neurologist may be needed.
Programme for frequent infections
If you often catch colds, take a long time to recover or feel generally weak, it is worth looking into the possible causes of recurring illness.
The programme tests certain body parameters, including:
- Vitamin D.
- Zinc.
- Magnesium.
- Other laboratory parameters included in the programme.
These tests can help identify a deficiency of certain nutrients, but their results alone do not show the overall strength of the immune system. The doctor assesses the causes of recurring infections together with your symptoms and medical history.
Digestive problems test programme
The programme is intended for patients troubled by:
- Bloating or abdominal discomfort.
- Stomach or abdominal pain.
- Nausea.
- Changes in bowel habits.
- Unexplained changes in body weight.
The set of tests helps assess certain parameters of the digestive system, liver function and possible Helicobacter pylori infection.
Depending on your symptoms and results, a gastroenterologist consultation or additional instrumental examinations may be recommended.
Hair loss test programme
Increased hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, a lack of iron or other nutrients, thyroid disease and other causes.
The programme assesses:
- Thyroid function parameters.
- Certain hormones, including testosterone and prolactin.
- Vitamin D.
- Trace elements and other parameters included in the programme.
The test results help determine whether further endocrinological or dermatological assessment is needed.
Liver disease test programme
Liver disorders may not cause clear symptoms for a long time. Laboratory tests help detect certain changes in liver function and assess their possible causes.
The programme includes:
- Liver enzyme tests.
- A bilirubin test.
- Hepatitis B and C infection markers.
- Other tests included in the programme.
If liver parameters are abnormal, a doctor’s consultation, further laboratory tests or an abdominal ultrasound may be needed.
Specialised health check programmes
Health check after COVID-19
After a COVID-19 infection, some people continue to experience tiredness, weakness, reduced physical capacity or other complaints for a long time.
The programme is intended for children and adults who have not felt back to normal after the illness.
The tests help assess certain health parameters, but a doctor’s examination and further diagnostics may also be needed to find the causes of long-lasting symptoms.
Lung health test programme
The programme is intended for patients with a long-lasting or recurring cough.
Its causes vary, from respiratory infections to allergic or chronic lung diseases.
The programme includes laboratory tests, including tests for certain respiratory pathogens such as Mycoplasma and Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Depending on your symptoms, a pulmonologist consultation and further respiratory tests may be needed.
Health check programme for people who do sport
When you exercise regularly, what matters is not only physical fitness but also how your body responds to exertion and recovers properly.
The programme is intended for physically active people who want to assess:
- Blood parameters.
- Levels of certain trace elements.
- Liver and kidney function.
- Thyroid function.
- Cholesterol and other metabolic parameters.
Laboratory tests can complement a health assessment, but they do not replace an examination by a sports medicine doctor or an assessment of the cardiovascular system when such an assessment is needed.
Tick-borne disease test programme
The programme is intended for the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis when the tests are medically justified.
Whether tests for tick-borne infections are needed, and when they should be done, depends on the symptoms, the likely date of infection and the specific test method.
Antibody tests done immediately after a tick bite may not be informative. A tick bite alone, without symptoms, is usually not sufficient reason to do all of these tests.
If a spreading skin redness, fever, severe headache or other symptoms appear after a tick bite, see a doctor without waiting for the planned test date.
Preventive health check programmes
Extended preventive programme for women
The programme is intended for women who want a broader assessment of their health and certain disease risk factors.
It includes laboratory tests that help assess:
- General blood parameters.
- Liver and kidney function.
- Cholesterol and other metabolic parameters.
- Certain hormone and trace element levels.
The test results are assessed taking into account age, symptoms, medical history and individual risk.
This programme does not replace the cervical and breast cancer screening recommended for your age.
Extended preventive programme for men
The programme is intended for men who want a preventive assessment of the body’s key parameters and possible health risk factors.
The programme includes:
- General blood parameters.
- Liver and kidney function tests.
- A lipid profile.
- Certain hormone and trace element levels.
- Other laboratory tests included in the programme.
Based on the results and individual risk factors, the doctor may recommend further tests.
How does a health check work?
Choosing a programme
You can choose a programme based on your main symptoms or your need for a preventive health check.
If you are not sure which programme is best for you, it is advisable to consult a doctor. This is especially important if you have several different symptoms or a chronic disease.
Having the tests
The laboratory samples for a programme are usually taken during a single visit.
If the programme includes additional tests or procedures, their timing is arranged individually.
Assessing the results
Once the results are in, it is important to assess them together with your medical history, symptoms and the medicines you take.
A single value outside the normal range does not always mean disease, just as normal laboratory results do not always rule out a health problem.
Further recommendations
Depending on the test results, lifestyle changes, further tests, a specialist consultation or treatment may be recommended.
At Baltic American Clinic, further diagnostics and consultations can be arranged in one place.
How to prepare for a health check programme
Preparation depends on the chosen programme and the tests it includes.
Before your visit, it is advisable to:
- Check whether the tests must be done on an empty stomach.
- Tell us about the medicines and food supplements you take.
- If relevant, discuss the day of your menstrual cycle, as it can affect some hormone tests.
- Bring the results of earlier tests if they relate to your current complaints.
- Follow the preparation recommendations given for the specific programme.
Do not stop taking medicines prescribed by your doctor on your own. If your medicines could affect the test results, discuss taking them before the tests with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Which health check programme should I choose if I have no complaints?
If you want a preventive health check, you can choose the extended preventive programme for women or for men. However, which tests you need depends on your age, medical history and individual risk factors, so not every test is necessary for everyone.
Can a health check programme detect every disease?
No. Each programme covers a specific set of tests, so it cannot detect every possible disease. If you have symptoms, further tests or a doctor’s consultation may be needed.
Do I need to fast before the tests?
It depends on the specific tests. Some laboratory tests require fasting and others do not. You will receive exact recommendations before your visit.
Can all the tests be done in one day?
For most programmes, the laboratory samples can be taken during a single visit. If additional tests are needed, they may be scheduled separately.
How long does it take to get the results?
The time needed for results depends on the type of test. Some results come back sooner, while specialised tests may take longer. You can check the expected time when booking.
Do I need a doctor’s consultation after the programme tests?
A doctor’s consultation is particularly useful if you are having the tests because of symptoms or if the results show abnormalities. The doctor helps you understand what the results mean and decide whether further diagnostics are needed. Whether a consultation is included in the price of a specific programme depends on the package you choose.
Can I choose only some of the tests in a programme?
If you want only certain tests, you can discuss choosing individual laboratory tests. In that case, their price and scope may differ from the predefined programme.
Is the fatigue test programme worth doing if all my earlier tests were fine?
If the fatigue persists, it is worth discussing your symptoms with a doctor. Fatigue can be caused not only by disorders detected by laboratory tests, but also by sleep problems, medicines, psychological factors or other causes. Repeating the same tests is not always useful.
Are health check programmes suitable for children?
Some programmes, for example the health check after COVID-19, are also intended for children. Whether other programmes are suitable depends on age and the type of tests. It is advisable to discuss a child’s need for tests with a paediatrician.
Can I have the tests without a referral from my family doctor?
Yes. At Baltic American Clinic you can book paid health check programmes directly, regardless of which primary health care institution you are registered with.
Health check programme prices
The price of a health check programme depends on the chosen set of tests and the services it includes.
Each programme has a defined scope of tests, so the prices of basic and extended programmes may differ.
When choosing a programme, please note:
- Programme test price: covers the laboratory or other tests assigned to the specific programme.
- Doctor’s consultation: depending on the chosen package, it may be included in the programme price or charged separately.
- Additional tests: if additional tests are recommended after assessing your condition or results, their need and price are discussed individually.
- Consultations with other specialists: if needed, they are charged according to the clinic’s price list in force, unless included in the chosen package.
Prices for specific health check programmes and related services are set by the Baltic American Clinic price list in force at the time.