Basic prevention

Basic prevention

Do you care about your health? Would you like to get tested and find out whether you are at risk of hypertension, diabetes or atherosclerosis? Check your general health condition!

A healthy lifestyle is not merely physical activity and healthy eating. It is also regular medi­cal check-ups and health monitoring. Choose prevention and take care of your­self. Basic laboratory tests should be routinely performed by everybody without waiting for pain symptoms to occur.

The “Basic prevention” package of laboratory tests makes it possible to monitor your medical fitness and correct functioning of your organs as well as to make a general assessment of your health.

What are your benefits?

The “Basic Prevention” package consists of as many as 11 tests, which you can undergo within only one visit to a Medical Centre. You not only save time, but also money, as the package costs less than individual tests.

And, most importantly, you gain the certainty that you are taking proper care of your health.

The tests included in the package allow you to detect various health problems, including:

• inflammation;
• kidney, liver and thyroid diseases, diabetes;
• cardiovascular diseases.

Scope of the package

The “Basic Prevention” package consists of as many as 11 tests:

the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test – used to diagnose thyroid diseases, inclu­ding the Hashimoto’s disease lipid profile (4 TESTS: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and trigly­ce­rides) – used to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases the fasting venous blood glucose test – used, among others, to diagnose diabetes and pre‑diabetic conditions general urinalysis – used, among others, to diagnose kidney and urinary tract disor­ders morphology – a blood test that provides valuable information on the general health condition the uric acid (serum) test – used in the diagnosis of kidney disorders and gout (arthritis) the alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT) test – used to diagnose liver diseases creatynine - blood creatinine test is performed to assess kidney function

If you need extended diagnostics, we recommend taking advantage of our other packages:

• Women’s Preventive Healthcare
• Men’s Preventive Healthcare

The “Basic Prevention” package of diagnostic tests and examinations can be used in Medicover Centres in the following locations: Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Szczecin, Lublin, Łódź, Katowice, Kielce, Bielsko-Biała, Gliwice, Olsztyn, Bydgoszcz, Leszko, Kostrzyn nad Odrą.

Expiry date of the product: three (3) months from the date indicated in the order confirmation.

How to schedule a home sample collection?

To schedule a home sample collection, select the city of Warsaw, and then the facility “Home visit (Warsaw)”. Within 24 business hours, the nurse will contact the patient to schedule the service.

The service is provided Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. after prior arrangement with a nurse, only within the administrative boundaries of Warsaw, for patients over 16 years of age.

Blood sample collection preparation

• Ensure an 8 to 12-hour fasting period between your last meal and the time of blood sample collection.
• If you are taking any medications, consult your doctor before the test to confirm whether it is safe to continue. Inform the blood collection staff about all medications, supplements, and herbal products you are currently taking.
• Arrive for your blood test well-rested and relaxed.
• Avoid strenuous physical activity, such as intense workouts, the day before and the day of your test.
• Rest for 10-15 minutes before your blood is drawn.
• Refrain from drinking alcohol for 2-3 days before the test.
• Limit your intake of coffee and tea the day prior to the test.
• Avoid heavy or fatty meals the day before your test.

Important: Blood samples should be collected no later than 10:00 AM. If you are also providing a urine sample, ensure it is ready to give to the nurse at the time of collection.

Urine test preparation

• Before collection, obtain a disposable urinalysis container, available for purchase at most pharmacies.
• Follow the steps below to collect your urine sample properly and ensure accurate test results.

Adults: how to collect a urine sample

• Collect the urine sample in the morning after a full night’s rest, before eating or drinking anything (including coffee or tea).
• Before a urine sample is collected, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Clean the area around the urethra using the following method: women – clean around the vulva from front to back; men – clean the tip of the penis after retracting the foreskin. Dry the area with a disposable towel. This hygiene step is essential to prevent contamination of the sample by surface bacteria.
• It is necessary to collect a midstream specimen of urine (MSU): begin urinating into the toilet, then collect the middle portion in the container, and finish urinating into the toilet.
• The sample should be between 50 and 100 millilitres.
• Seal the container tightly after collection, store it in a cool place, and give it to the nurse during the home visit.

Important: The urine sample must be delivered to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection.

Expiry date of the product: three (3) months from the date indicated in the order confirmation.