Understanding Your Annual Health Screening Results

You've done the right thing by booking your annual health screening. Now you're holding a report full of abbreviations, numbers, and reference ranges — and you're not sure what any of it means. This guide walks you through the most important values.

Blood Pressure

Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg. The top number (systolic) measures pressure when your heart beats; the bottom (diastolic) measures pressure between beats. Readings consistently above 140/90 indicate hypertension, which significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Fasting Blood Glucose

After an 8-hour fast, a normal blood glucose level is 3.9–5.6 mmol/L. Values between 5.7–6.9 mmol/L indicate pre-diabetes — an important warning to change lifestyle habits. Values of 7.0 mmol/L or above on two separate tests confirm diabetes.

Lipid Profile (Cholesterol)

Your report will show:

**Total cholesterol** — ideally below 5.2 mmol/L

**LDL (bad cholesterol)** — ideally below 3.0 mmol/L

**HDL (good cholesterol)** — ideally above 1.0 mmol/L for men, 1.2 mmol/L for women

**Triglycerides** — ideally below 1.7 mmol/L

Full Blood Count (FBC)

This test checks your red blood cells (for anaemia), white blood cells (for infection or immunity issues), and platelets (for clotting ability). Iron-deficiency anaemia is particularly common in Malaysian women of reproductive age.

What to Do With Your Results

If any value falls outside the normal range, do not panic — a single abnormal reading is rarely a diagnosis on its own. Bring your report to your next appointment. We will review it in context with your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms, and advise whether treatment, lifestyle changes, or repeat testing is the right next step.

Annual screenings are most valuable when done consistently over time. Book your next screening appointment with us today.