What to expect
A Palace Gate Health Assessment is a structured, step-by-step process designed to give you a clear picture of your health and includes:
Discuss your medical history, current health status, and any concerns with our expert doctors.
Undergo a series of diagnostic tests tailored to your needs, including blood tests, imaging, and other relevant screenings.
Receive a detailed report of your test results along with an expert analysis and personalised health plan.
You will be able to book a complimentary 15 minutes follow up telephone appointment to review your results with your doctor, who will provide guidance on the next steps and any necessary actions.
Comprehensive Health Screen
Our Comprehensive Health Screen is meticulously designed to offer you essential insights into your overall health. This thorough assessment includes a personalised, one-on-one 60-minute consultation with your doctor.
Your doctor will conduct a thorough review of your medical history, lifestyle, psychological well-being, and family history to identify potential risks and issues.
A detailed physical examination will be completed by your doctor, including your ears, mouth, chest, back, abdomen and joints.
- Breast examination
- HPV / Cervical smear pap test (if clinically recommended)
- Contraceptive, pregnancy and menopause advice
- Cardiovascular Screening
- Specialised Menopausal Consultation (Additional Cost)
Enhance your health journey with our specialised menopausal consultation. We dedicate a further appointment to ensure that we listen to your concerns, thoroughly discuss your symptoms, and perform a comprehensive risk assessment.
- Prostate and testicular examination
- Cardiovascular Screening
- Height and weight – to calculate your BMI
- Blood pressure
- Urinalysis
- Red cell, White cell count & Platelets
- Liver function
- Kidney function, Uric acid, Electrolytes
- Lipid panel – total Cholesterol, HDL/LDL/Triglycerides
- ESR – (marker of inflammation)
- Ferritin
- Iron Levels and Iron Stores
- Fasting glucose and HbA1c to identify diabetes mellitus
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Thyroid function profile (TSH & T4)
- PSA – Prostate cancer tumour marker ( as part of well-man screening, if clinically recommended)
- CA-125 – Ovarian cancer tumour marker (as part of well-woman screening, if clinically recommended, at an additional cost )
- Hormonal Panel (where clinically recommended, at an additional cost)
- Vitamin B12 & Folate profile (where clinically recommended, at an additional cost)
Urine analysis: microscopy – glucose, bilirubin, ketones, specific gravity, blood, pH (acid and alkali), proteins, urobilinogen, nitrites & leucocytes
FIT bowel cancer test (A test that detects hidden blood in your stool, helping to identify early signs of bowel cancer.)
Extended Screening Services
Beyond the assessments included in the Comprehensive Health Screen, your doctor will discuss additional screening tests tailored to your specific needs (available at an additional cost).
- ECG
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a simple test that records the electrical activity of your heart to check for any abnormalities or arrhythmias. - CT coronary angiogram (CTCA)
A CT Coronary Angiogram is a non-invasive test that uses advanced imaging to look at your heart’s arteries. It helps detect plaque build-up, which can lead to heart disease and increase the risk of a heart attack. - Carotid Doppler Ultrasound
This ultrasound test checks the blood flow in the carotid arteries in your neck, which supply blood to your brain. It helps find blockages or narrowing that could lead to a stroke. - Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screen
An AAA screen uses ultrasound to check for a bulge or enlargement in the large blood vessel in your abdomen. This condition can be serious if the vessel bursts. - LP-PL A2 (PL AC TEST)
The PLAC test measures the levels of an enzyme linked to inflammation and plaque build-up in your arteries. It helps identify if you’re at higher risk for heart disease or stroke, even if you seem to be at low or medium risk.
- Colonoscopy / CT Colonoscopy (Virtual Colonoscopy):
These tests look inside your colon to find polyps, cancer, and other issues. - Liver Fibroscan:
A non-invasive test that checks your liver for stiffness, which can indicate liver disease. - Abdominal Ultrasound:
An imaging test that looks at organs in your abdomen, like your liver, gallbladder, and kidneys, to find any problems.
Low-Dose Lung CT:
A low-dose CT scan that screens for lung cancer, especially in people at high risk, like smokers or ex-smokers.
DEXA scan:
A scan that measures your bone density to check for osteoporosis and assess your risk of fractures.
- Breast Screening – Mammogram/Ultrasound
These imaging tests detect breast cancer and other breast issues. - Ovarian Health – Ca125 blood test and Pelvic/Transvaginal Ultrasound
These tests screen for ovarian cancer and other conditions affecting the ovaries and womb.
Prostate MRI
An imaging test that provides detailed pictures of the prostate to detect prostate cancer and other problems.
- Blood tests and Vaginal Swabs / Urine analysis
Bloods tests for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Syphilis
Vaginal swab / Urine analysis for Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Herpes Simplex I/II.
Your Health Assessment Report
Once all of the test results are available, you will receive a comprehensive report giving you a clear understanding of your current health, as well as advice and guidance on how to maintain your health and wellbeing.
A further 15 minute telephone consultation will be offered with your doctor to discuss your report in detail.
Please contact our medical secretaries to book your follow up telephone appointment.