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Health guides: lab tests explained
Health guides from Sunrise Health Check in Valenzuela: plain answers about common lab tests. Learn what each test is for, how to prepare and what your results mean.
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Check-ups and consultations · 3 min read
Annual physical exam: what it includes and how to prepare
What a yearly physical exam usually includes, how to prepare, what to bring and when results are ready.
Check-ups and consultations · 3 min read
Employee medical checkups: what they include and why they matter
What a workplace medical checkup usually includes, why it matters for employees and employers, and how to prepare.
Check-ups and consultations · 3 min read
Health screenings for seniors: which tests matter as you age
Which health screenings matter as you age, from blood pressure and blood sugar to cholesterol and kidney tests, and how often to have them.
Check-ups and consultations · 3 min read
Prenatal checkup: common tests during pregnancy
The common tests during pregnancy, from CBC and blood typing to ultrasound and blood sugar, what each one checks, and how to prepare.
Blood tests · 3 min read
CBC test: what it checks and what your results mean
A CBC counts your red cells, white cells and platelets. Here is what each number tells your doctor, how to prepare, and how soon you get results.
Blood tests · 3 min read
Fasting blood sugar vs HbA1c: what is the difference?
Both tests check for diabetes, but they measure different things. See how FBS and HbA1c compare, which one needs fasting, and what the numbers mean.
Blood tests · 3 min read
How to prepare for a fasting blood test
Which blood tests need fasting, how many hours, and what you can still drink. A simple guide so you do not have to repeat your test.
Check-ups and consultations · 3 min read
Pre-employment medical exam in the Philippines: what to expect
What a pre-employment medical usually includes, what to bring, how to prepare the night before, and how long results take.
Urine, stool and other samples · 3 min read
Urinalysis: what it shows and how to collect your sample
A urinalysis can catch a UTI, kidney problems and signs of diabetes. Learn how to collect a clean sample and what can throw off your result.
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