Our Advanced Men’s Annual Package Explained
What are the tests in the Advanced Men’s Annual Package?
Stay on top of your health with our Advanced Men’s Annual Package, designed to assess key markers for heart health, prostate function, metabolism, and overall well-being. Regular testing helps detect potential health concerns early, allowing for proactive management and lifestyle adjustments.
This package includes cancer screening (CEA), heart health assessment (CKMB), prostate health check (PSA), thyroid function (TSH), and vitamin B12 levels, ensuring a thorough evaluation of your body’s essential functions. Take charge of your long-term health with this comprehensive annual check-up.
Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!
Full package: R1724
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA – general cancer markers)
This test measures the amount of CEA in the blood and sometimes in other body fluids. CEA is a type of tumour marker. Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in the body.
A high level of CEA can be a sign of certain types of cancers. These include cancers of the colon and rectum, prostate, ovary, lung, thyroid, or liver. High CEA levels may also be a sign of some noncancerous conditions, such as cirrhosis, noncancerous breast disease, and emphysema.
Creatine Kinase MB (CKMB – Cardio Vascular Disease)
CK–MB is one of three forms (or isoenzymes) of the enzyme creatine kinase (CK). CK–MB is found mostly in the heart muscle. It rises when there is any damage to heart muscle cells.
This test checks the amount of vitamin B-12 in the blood or urine to gauge the body’s overall vitamin B-12 stores. The Vitamin B12 test helps to diagnose or rule out if you may have vitamin B12–deficiency anaemia. Also known as cobalamin deficiency, this is a condition that develops when your body can’t make enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn’t have enough vitamin B12. Your body needs
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
The PSA test is a blood test used mainly to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
This is usually the first test your provider will do to check for thyroid hormone imbalance. Most of the time, thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism) is associated with an elevated TSH level, while thyroid hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) is associated with a low TSH level. The thyroid makes hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy. It also plays an important role in regulating a person’s weight, body temperature, muscle strength, and even their mood.
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For over 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
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