What
to Expect on the Day of Your Bali Medical Check-Up (Step by Step)
On the day of a Bali medical check-up you can expect a
half-day process, usually 3–5 hours: registration and a health
questionnaire first, then fasting blood and urine samples, followed by
physical measurements, an ECG, imaging (ultrasound, chest X-ray and any
scans in your package), and finally a doctor consultation to walk
through the immediate results. Fast results are given on the day; the
rest are delivered later, often electronically. Knowing the
running order in advance removes almost all of the anxiety — most
patients tell us the day is far calmer than they expected.
As the medical advisor for Bali Medical Checkup, I’ve
walked hundreds of international patients through exactly this. The
screening day itself is well-organised and unhurried when it’s planned
properly. Here is the typical sequence, step by step, so you arrive
knowing precisely what happens and why.
Before you arrive: the night
before
The day actually starts the evening before. You’ll have been asked to
fast for around 10–12 hours (water only), avoid alcohol
and strenuous exercise, and sleep well. This protects the accuracy of
your fasting blood tests — several core tests are only reliable on an
empty stomach, which is why a 9–12 hour fast is standard (MedlinePlus,
U.S. National Library of Medicine, “Fasting for a blood test”). If
you’re unsure about anything — especially your medications — our full preparation
guide covers it in detail, and you should never change a medication
without confirming with your provider first.
Bring your passport or ID, a written list of your medications and
supplements, any previous records, and a light snack for after
your bloods.
Step 1 — Check-in and
registration
On arrival you’ll register, confirm your details, and complete a
health questionnaire covering your medical history,
family history, lifestyle and any current symptoms. This isn’t a
formality — the doctor uses it to interpret your results in context.
Take your time and be honest; a family history of heart disease or
diabetes, for example, changes how a borderline result is read.
At an international-facing facility you’ll be greeted in English and
assigned a coordinator or nurse who guides you through the stations.
Confirming English-language support is one of the quality checks we
cover in our accreditation
and reliability guide.
Step 2 — Blood
and urine samples (while fasting)
The fasting-dependent tests come first, before you eat. Expect:
- A blood draw for the panels in your package —
typically a full blood count, glucose, lipids (cholesterol), liver and
kidney function, and often thyroid and other markers depending on your
tier. - A urine sample, so it helps not to empty your
bladder right before you arrive.
The draw itself takes a few minutes. Once it’s done, you can usually
eat your snack — the fast is over.
Step 3 — Physical
measurements and examination
Next come the basics that build your health picture:
- Height, weight and BMI.
- Blood pressure and pulse.
- Sometimes vision and hearing checks, if included.
- A physical examination by a doctor or nurse.
Arriving relaxed and on time gives steadier blood-pressure and
heart-rate readings than rushing in.
Step 4 — ECG and cardiac
tests
An ECG (electrocardiogram) records your heart’s
electrical activity via small stickers on your chest, arms and legs.
It’s painless and takes only a few minutes. If your package or add-ons
include an echocardiogram or a treadmill stress
test, those happen around here too — our heart disease risk
check-up guide explains what each cardiac test shows.
Step 5 — Imaging
Imaging is quiet, non-invasive and quick:
- Abdominal ultrasound — gel on the skin and a
handheld probe, looking at organs such as the liver, kidneys and
gallbladder. - Chest X-ray — a few seconds, standing against a
plate. - Any additional scans in your package (for example a
thyroid ultrasound or, for women, breast imaging).
You may change into a gown for parts of this, so comfortable,
two-piece clothing helps. To understand what each scan detects, see our
overview of what’s
included in a full-body check-up.
Step 6 — Doctor consultation
The screening closes with a sit-down consultation.
The doctor reviews the results available so far, explains what they mean
in plain terms, discusses your questionnaire and lifestyle, and answers
your questions. This is the most valuable part of the day — a chance to
ask about anything you’ve been wondering about.
For any test still being processed (imaging read by a radiologist,
hormone panels, tumour markers), the doctor will explain when those
results will follow and how they’ll reach you.
Step 7 — Getting your results
You’ll typically leave with printed results for the fast
tests and a summary of the consultation. The slower results are
sent afterwards, often by email — including after you’ve flown home. See
how the timing works in our guide on how long
screening results take and how to receive them securely in our note
on digital
copies emailed to you.
Roughly how long does
the whole day take?
For a standard full-body MCU, plan for 3–5 hours
from check-in to consultation, longer if you’ve added specialist
consults or extra imaging. The stations described above are the standard
screening pathway set out in detail on our full-body medical check-up
pillar page. Many travellers do it in a single morning and are free
by early afternoon. If you’re fitting it around a flight or a packed
itinerary, our guide on combining
a wellness holiday with a check-up helps you plan.
Common day-of questions
“Is any of it painful?” No. The only mild discomfort
is the blood draw, which takes seconds. Ultrasound, X-ray and ECG are
all painless.
“Can I eat during the day?” Yes — once your fasting
bloods are taken, you can eat straight away, which is why we suggest
bringing a snack.
“What if I feel faint after the blood draw?” Tell
the staff; it’s common, and they’ll have you sit and recover with some
water and food before continuing.
“Will I understand the results?” The doctor explains
everything in plain language during the consultation, and the written
report shows reference ranges. Our plain-English
blood results guide helps too — while always leaving interpretation
to a doctor.
Arrive knowing exactly
what to expect
A screening day feels effortless when someone has sequenced it for
you — the fasting tests first, imaging and consults slotted to avoid
waiting, and a schedule that fits your travel. That coordination is
exactly what the Sanur Health Concierge team provides: we confirm your
package, brief you on the running order, and make sure the day is calm
and complete from check-in to results.
Tell us your dates through the concierge
form or message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/6281139414563, and we’ll
send you a personalised plan for the day.
Medical disclaimer: This content is for general education only
and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a
qualified doctor. balimedicalcheckup.com is a medical-travel concierge
and does not provide clinical services.
Reviewed by Dr. Anindita Wirahadi, Medical
Advisor & Preventive-Health Lead, Sanur Health Concierge.