What's Included in a Korean Health Checkup?
The Standard Test List, Explained Simply
- Blood: CBC, metabolic panel, lipids, liver/kidney/thyroid, glucose/HbA1c
- Urine and stool analysis
- Imaging: chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound
- Function: ECG, blood pressure, vision/hearing, body composition
What Higher Tiers Add
Comprehensive adds cancer markers and more ultrasound; executive adds endoscopy and CT/MRI options; VIP adds extended imaging and genetic options as standard — see the package comparison.
Tests You Won't Find in a Typical US Physical
Routine gastroscopy, same-visit ultrasound of multiple organs, and optional same-day colonoscopy — inclusion differences that explain much of the value gap.
Mapping the Generic List to IFC Tiers
Basic (₩300,000) covers labs, urinalysis, X-ray, and measurements; Silver and Gold add ultrasound, markers, and endoscopy; Diamond and Platinum bring CT/MRI depth; the +Genome tiers append hereditary panels. The practical question isn't 'what can be tested' but 'which tier matches my age and history' — a two-minute conversation with the coordinator.
Common Questions
Where do I see what each tier includes?
The Packages & Pricing page lists the published tiers; the coordinator itemizes inclusions for your specific tier at booking.
Is endoscopy in every tier?
No — it enters at the mid tiers; combined gastro+colonoscopy sits in the upper tiers or as an election.
Can tests be added individually?
Yes — brain MRI and cardiac CT are the most common add-ons to mid tiers.
Is a physician consultation included?
Yes from the comprehensive tiers up, with same-day review under the one-stop model.