Health
Topics we want you to know
Plain-language notes on screening and tests people ask about at a diagnostic centre. This is general information, not a personal medical plan.
Screening
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer starts in breast tissue. Screening looks for changes before they cause symptoms, and a mammogram is a common way to do that.
Men's health
Prostate cancer awareness
The prostate is a small gland below the bladder. Cancer there is often slow-growing, and some cases need prompt attention. A clinician helps decide if testing is useful.
Testing
HIV testing
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system. Many people feel well for years. A test is the way to know your status.
Women's health
Cervical screening
Cervical screening looks for cell changes on the cervix before they become cancer. A Pap smear is the test we offer for that check.
Laboratory
Diabetes screening
Diabetes means blood sugar stays higher than it should. An HbA1c test reflects average sugar over recent months and is used for screening and monitoring.
Heart checks
Heart health
Heart risk is checked in more than one way. A lipid profile looks at cholesterol in the blood. An ECG records the heart's electrical activity.