What’s
Actually Included in a Full-Body Health Check-Up in Bali (2027
Guide)
A full-body health check-up in Bali typically includes a
doctor-led history and physical exam, a panel of blood tests (complete
blood count, fasting glucose and HbA1c, a full lipid profile, and liver,
kidney and thyroid function), a urinalysis, a resting ECG, an abdominal
ultrasound, a chest X-ray, and a closing consultation where a physician
explains your results. More comprehensive packages add cardiac
imaging, tumour markers, and specialist reviews. The exact mix depends
on the package tier you choose, your age, and your personal risk factors
— but the structure above is the backbone of almost every legitimate
medical check-up (MCU) offered in the Sanur health zone.
This guide walks through each component so that, before you book
anything, you understand precisely what you are paying for and why each
test exists. As the medical advisor for Bali Medical
Checkup, I review every package explainer on this site for accuracy,
and the single most common question international patients ask me is
simply: “What’s actually in it?” Here is the honest answer.
Who this guide is for
If you are an expat, retiree, digital nomad, or traveller planning a
preventive screening in Bali, this is written for you. A full-body MCU
is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Its job is to
catch early signals — a creeping blood sugar, a borderline cholesterol,
an unexpected finding on an ultrasound — so you and your doctor can act
before a problem becomes serious. For a deeper look at the whole
screening pathway, see our pillar page on the full-body medical check-up in
Bali.
The doctor
consultation (start and finish)
Every credible MCU bookends the tests with a physician. At the start,
a doctor takes your medical history — family history, current
medications, lifestyle, symptoms — and performs a basic physical
examination: blood pressure, heart and lung auscultation, abdominal
palpation, weight, height and BMI. This step matters because it tailors
which optional tests are worth doing. At the end, a doctor sits with you
to interpret the results in context, not as isolated numbers. If a
package has no doctor consultation, it is a lab panel, not a
check-up.
Blood tests — the core of
the panel
Bloods do most of the heavy lifting in a full-body screening. A
standard panel usually covers:
- Complete blood count (CBC): screens for anaemia,
signs of infection, and some blood disorders. - Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c: your current and
roughly three-month average blood sugar — the front line for catching
prediabetes and diabetes. - Lipid profile: total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”), HDL
(“good”) and triglycerides, used to estimate cardiovascular risk. - Liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin): flags liver
inflammation or fatty-liver changes. - Kidney function (creatinine, urea, eGFR): checks
how well your kidneys filter. - Thyroid function (TSH, often free T4): screens for
under- or over-active thyroid, which affects energy, weight and
mood.
Higher tiers may add uric acid, inflammatory markers, vitamin D, or
hormone panels. For a full breakdown of what each blood marker means,
our companion blog on how to read
your blood test results explains them in plain English.
Urinalysis
A simple urine sample screens for urinary-tract infections, blood or
protein in the urine (an early kidney signal), and glucose. It is quick,
painless and routinely included.
Cardiac screening: ECG and
beyond
A resting electrocardiogram (ECG) records your
heart’s electrical activity and can reveal rhythm abnormalities or signs
of past strain. Executive and deluxe packages often add an
echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) and sometimes
a treadmill stress test, especially for those over 40
or with cardiovascular risk factors. If heart health is your main
concern, see our guide to the heart disease risk
check-up.
Imaging: ultrasound and
chest X-ray
An abdominal ultrasound visualises the liver,
gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys, catching things like
gallstones, fatty liver or cysts. A chest X-ray screens
the lungs and heart silhouette. Women’s and men’s packages may add
organ-specific imaging — for example, breast ultrasound or mammography
for women, covered in our women’s
health screening guide.
Tumour markers and
specialty add-ons
Deluxe and specialty packages frequently include tumour
markers (blood tests such as CEA, AFP, PSA for men, or CA-125
for women). These are useful for monitoring and as one input among many,
but they are not standalone cancer tests — they can be
normal in early cancer and raised for benign reasons. The U.S. National
Cancer Institute is clear that tumour markers are used alongside imaging
and clinical judgement, never on their own (National
Cancer Institute, “Tumor Markers”). Any abnormal result is a prompt
to see a doctor, not a verdict.
What’s
not usually included (and shouldn’t be assumed)
Standard MCUs typically do not include colonoscopy,
MRI, full-body CT, genetic testing, or specialist sub-investigations
unless you select a specialty package. If a test isn’t listed in
writing, assume it is not included. Our specialty screening page
explains which targeted packages exist and when they make sense.
How packages are structured
Most providers offer three tiers — Basic, Executive and Deluxe — that
add imaging depth, more markers and specialist consults as you move up.
To compare them properly, read basic vs
executive vs deluxe, and for transparent price ranges see how much a full-body
check-up costs in Bali.
A note on accuracy and
accreditation
The value of any of these tests depends on the lab and imaging
quality behind them. We only arrange screening through accredited
facilities, and our accreditation and
quality page explains what KARS and JCI accreditation actually
guarantee.
Arrange your full-body
check-up
Once you know what’s included, the next step is matching the right
package to your age and goals. The Sanur Health Concierge team can do
exactly that — review your needs, recommend a tier, and arrange your
screening at an accredited Sanur-area facility, with reports prepared so
your doctor back home can use them.
Send an inquiry through our concierge
form or message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/6281139414563 and we’ll map
out your options.
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.