This is the most detailed CT health check service offered by Lifescan for those aged 45+.  It incorporates all the CT scan elements of the Corporate Premier Check but also includes the Virtual Colonoscopy to provide an effective method of detecting the early signs of colon cancer.

What's included?

Heart scan

Provides detailed information about the condition of the coronary arteries and can indicate more precisely the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The scan is looking for calcium build up in the arteries, which indicates the very early stages of heart and vascular disease – long before any symptoms are present.  The more calcium (plaque) there is the greater the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  However, if calcium is detected early, modern treatments and lifestyle changes can make all the difference and help avoid future heart attack and stroke.

Virtual colonoscopy

Captures hundreds of exceptionally detailed images from outside the body.  The images build up a complete picture of the colon, which enables the Consultant Radiologist to undertake a ‘fly through’ of the entire colon allowing for visualisation of any small polyps or changes in the bowel such as diverticular disease.  The virtual colonoscopy also includes an Abdomen Scan to gains images of the other abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder and spleen.

Bone mineral density analysis

This is aimed at looking for any deterioration in the density of your bones, which could indicate the early signs of osteoporosis.  If detected at an early stage (osteopenia), changes in lifestyle and/or specially designed drugs can help to prevent further progression of this debilitating illness.

Full lipid profile (cholesterol)

A blood test giving a breakdown of your cholesterol (blood fat) result, including HDL and LDL (the so called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterols) and triglycerides – a high level of cholesterol increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.

PSA blood test

Early indicator of prostate cancer for men.

CA 125 blood test

Early indicator of ovarian cancer for women.

Lung function and lung age test

To establish how well your lungs are currently functioning.

Essential basics

Measurement of height, weight and blood pressure; calculation of your body mass index; and a test of your urine to check for any evidence of protein or blood in your urine.