Affordable Health Screening Under $100 in Singapore
Ruth Lumā
Health truly is wealth. That’s why health screening is of such importance, and even companies are helping to arrange for employees to receive complimentary basic annual health screening.
The truth is – sickness may strike anytime, but if a disease or condition is discovered early through routine screening, receiving treatment early would help immensely in avoiding complications, much suffering or even death.
Health screenings consist of tests like blood or urine tests and other procedures like X-rays and ultrasounds.
Take note that while some packages are offered at very affordable prices, always be sure to check what each package entails and choose one that best suits your age, lifestyle and health concerns, especially in lieu of hereditary health conditions.
TL;DR: Affordable Health Screening Under $100 in Singapore
| Clinic/Hospital | Includes | Cost (subject to GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen for Life (SFL) | Screening for cervical cancer, chronic diseases or colorectal cancer | $0 to $5 |
| Orange Health Screening | - Height and weight examination to determine your BMI - Blood pressure reading - Lipids profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides) - Fasting blood glucose level test | $20 |
| Mediway | - Physical Examination & Assessment ā Height/ Weight/ BMI, Blood Pressure Measurement, Medical Report - Post Examination Review by Doctor Laboratory Analysis ā Blood Glucose, Lipid/Cholesterol Profile | $25 |
| Central 24-HR Clinic Group | Screening for cholesterol, diabetes, gout, kidney function, liver function and a urine test | $48 |
| Raffles Medical | - Interview on Medical History by Doctor - Physical Examination by Doctor - Clinical Measurements - 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram Lipid / Cholesterol Profile - Fasting Blood Sugar - Full Blood Count - Uric Acid - Urinalysis - Post Examination Review by Doctor | $74.90 |
| Nuffield Medical Siglap | - BP check - Height/Weight/BMI - Post Examination Review by the Doctor - Laboratory Analysis for: - Complete Haematological Parameters - Cholesterol Profile - Cardiac Risk Profile - Diabetic Screen - Liver Profile - Kidney Profile - Bone and Joint Profile - Urine Analysis | $75 |
| Jurong Community Hospital / Ng Teng Fong Hospital | - Medical Health Assessment - Comprehensive Physical Examination - Obesity Screening - Personalised Medical Report - Medical Review by Doctor | $88 |
| The Clinic Group | - Body Mass Index (BMI) - Diabetic Panel - Kidney Function - Liver Function - Haematology - Bone / Joint Profile - Urine FEME - Lipid Profile | $95 |
Health Screening Packages
1. Screen for Life, $0
Screen for Life (SFL) is a national screening programme that encourages Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents to go for regular health screenings and follow up.
- Pioneer Generation – $0
- Health Assist (CHAS) Card
Blue or Orange – $2 - Eligible Singaporeans – $5
To get started, simply fill in a questionnaire to find out if you are eligible for the subsidies.
2. Orange Health Screening, $20
Each Orange Health Screening is at $20Ā (inclusive of GST).
- Height and weight examination to determine your BMI
- Blood pressure reading
- Lipids profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides)
- Fasting blood glucose level test
The health screenings can be conducted via two partners: NTUC Health Family Medicine Clinic and Raffles Medical.
3. Mediway Basic Package, $25
This package by Mediway is priced very competitively at just $25, and includes:
- Physical Examination & Assessment – Height/ Weight/ BMI, Blood Pressure Measurement, Medical Report Post Examination Review by Doctor
- Laboratory Analysis – Blood Glucose, Lipid/Cholesterol Profile
4. Central 24-Hr Clinic Group, $48
The Central 24-HR Clinic Group has numerous outlets islandwide, and offers basic health screening packages as well.
It starts at $48, and includes screening for cholesterol, diabetes, gout, kidney function, liver function and a urine test.
5. Raffles Medical, $7ā4.āā90
Raffles Medical Group is also offering basic health screening for key health indicators – blood sugar and count, urinalysis and cholesterol profile.
Each screening costs $74.90, and includes the following:
- Interview on Medical History by Doctor
- Physical Examination by Doctor
- Clinical Measurements
- 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram
- Lipid / Cholesterol Profile
- Fasting Blood Sugar
- Full Blood Count
- Uric Acid
- Urinalysis
- Post Examination Review by Doctor
You may also check out more health screening packages available at Raffles Medical.
6. Nuffield Medical Siglap, $75
Nuffield Medical Siglap offers a Lite Screening package at $75.
This package includes the following:
- BP check
- Height/Weight/BMI
- Post Examination Review by the Doctor
Laboratory Analysis
- Complete Haematological Parameters
- Cholesterol Profile
- Cardiac Risk Profile
- Diabetic Screen
- Liver Profile
- Kidney Profile
- Bone and Joint Profile
- Urine Analysis
7. The Clinic Group – Healthy Life, $95
The Healthy Life package is recommended for people below the age of 30.
This package includes a physical examination, lab report, and gout screen, and the following:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Diabetic Panel
- Kidney Function
- Liver Function
- Haematology
- Bone / Joint Profile
- Urine FEME
- Lipid Profile
8. Polyclinics
Surprisingly, most polyclinics do not offer health screening services, but they do conduct screenings for diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol only. The screenings must be first recommended by doctors.
Hospital Health Screening Packages
While many of these hospitals offer packages that are well above $100, they offer more comprehensive tests as well.
Do give it a check and see what kind of tests you would prefer to be included.
| Hospital | Type | Includes | Cost (subject to GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changi General Hospital | Core Screening Package | - Medical Review - Kidney Function Test - Liver Function Test - Diabetes Screen - Cholesterol Screen - 12 Leads ECG - Urine Analysis - Full Blood Count - Hepatitis B Screen - Post Screening Review | $360 |
| Jurong Community Hospital / Ng Teng Fong Hospital | Essential Package | - Medical Health Assessment - Comprehensive Physical Examination - Obesity Screening - Personalised Medical Report - Medical Review by Doctor | $88 |
| Khoo Teck Puat Hospital | - | General Assessment Tests | Call to Enquire |
| Mount Alvernia Hospital | Basic 120 | - Medical Review by Doctor - Height, Weight, BMI - Visual Acuity Assessment - Resting Electrocardiography (ECG) - Cholesterol Profile (Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol) - Diabetes (Glucose) Screen - Gout (Uric Acid) - Kidney Function Area (Urea, Creatinine) | $131.60 |
| National University Hospital | Basic Screening Package | - Medical History & Physical Examination - Biometric Parameters - Laboratory Investigations - Medical Review & Counselling | $260 |
| Singapore General Hospital | - | General Assessment Tests | Call to Enquire |
| Tan Tock Seng Hospital | Core Screening Package | - Biometric Parameters - Laboratory Investigations (Glucose & Cholesterol Screen, Stool for Occult blood) - Doctor's Examination - Medical Report & Review | $200 |
Medisave Claims for Health Screenings
Alas, health screenings are not currently Medisave claimable.
However, Medisave can be used to partially pay for the cost of treating chronic diseases and for routine checks such as mammogram and colonoscopy, amongst others.
Does My Insurance Cover Health Screenings?
Most Singaporeans are covered by Medishield Life and can draw from their Medisave accounts to offset some of their recommended health screening tests.
For instance, for those aged 50 and above, up to $1,850 may be used per year to screen for colonoscopies at approved centres.
There are also private insurance plans that include regular health screenings as part of the package.
Do give your plans a check to see whether it is included.
