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Updated November 2011.
See also : Recommended current health screening recommendations, according to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and other reputed organizations. We also point out how the recommended tests differ or are viewed differently than in the screening packages offered in Bangkok.
Below you see a comparison of the most extensive general health screening packages at Bumrungrad Hospital, Bangkok General Hospital, BNH Hospital and Bangkok Christian Hospital.
The package at Bangkok Christian is the cheapest. However some tests are not included when comparing with the packages at the other hospital. If you include an exercise test (males) or mammography and ultrasound (females), the prices are still substantially lower though.
From looking through this list, we have the impression that among the hospitals catering to an international clientele, Bangkok General Hospital offers the most comprehensive package at a similar price (when compared with Bumrungrad and BNH Hospital).
Screening includes a visit to a physician, which in our opinion is your chance to make a mark, and inform about specific health issues and worries. You also can receive a medical summary of the results.
Note : tests may be slightly different at different hospitals for certain items listed (like tumor markers).
| Tests : |
Bumrungrad
Hospital
Comprehen-
sive Package |
Bangkok General
Ultimate
Package |
BNH Hospital
The Royal |
Samitivej
Sukhumvit
Wellness 1 |
Samitivej
Sukhumvit
Lady's Lifestyle |
Bangkok Christian
Check-up
45 years + |
| Blood Count |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Fasting Blood
Sugar |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Lipid Profile |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Kidney function |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Liver function |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Thyroid function |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Hepatitis
Screening |
x |
x |
x |
No |
No |
x |
| Tumor markers |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Urine exam |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Stool exam |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Electrocardiogram |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Exercise stress
test OR echocardiogram |
x |
Only exercise test |
x |
Only exercise
test |
No |
Echo : 3,000 baht
Exercise test :
2.500 baht |
Stress test AND
echocardiogram |
|
Only exercise test |
|
|
|
|
| Chest X-ray |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
Whole abdomen
ultrasound |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Mammogram and
Ultrasound Breasts |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
Add 3,200 for mammogram
and ultrasound |
| PAP smear |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
| Eye exam |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
Ear, nose and
throat exam |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
| Dental screening |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
| Hearing screening |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
ABI
(vascular
screening) |
|
x |
x |
x |
|
|
| Carotid Duplex |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
| PRICE (discounted): |
13,000-
15,300 |
12,700-17,700 |
17,900 |
13,000 |
13,000 |
7,600-
7,800 |
Note : Samitivej has programs for women (Lady's Lifestyle) and Wellness programs, that are not explicitly stated to be for males. We list both programs. The Wellness program at Samitivej corresponds overall to the programs for males at other hospitals (vascular and more extensive heart problem screenings for men, breast and PAP screen exams for women).
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