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Beyond basic blood tests: What add-ons should you get at your next health screening?
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Mr Adrian Teo, 43, did not go for medical check-ups until he felt unwell after running. Blood tests revealed that he had high levels of Lipoprotein (a), which is a risk factor for cardiac disease.
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- Blood tests can identify early signs of disease or risk factors for future problems.
- Doctors tailor blood tests based on individual risk factors like age, family history, and lifestyle, moving beyond "one-size-fits-all" screenings.
- While tests like tumour marker and Lp(a) are available, consulting doctors is vital to avoid unnecessary anxiety and costs from overtesting.
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SINGAPORE –Mr Adrian Teo did not go for regular health screenings until his late 30s, when he experienced breathlessness and an unusually fast heartbeat after a run.
“I thought it might be heatstroke,” recalls the 43-year-old, who works in administration. “But I was running at night and this was during the cool-down.”
