Full Body Checkup: What's Included and How Often to Do It
Dr. Narayan Path Labs 6 min read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma, MD (Pathology) — Consultant Pathologist · Last reviewed July 2026A full body checkup is a preventive screening that looks across your major organ systems in one go — helping catch issues early, before symptoms appear.
What a good full body checkup covers
- Blood sugar & HbA1c (diabetes)
- Lipid profile (heart)
- Liver and kidney function tests
- Thyroid profile
- Complete blood count and iron/vitamin levels
- Urine routine, and often an ultrasound and ECG in advanced packages
How often should you get one?
Healthy adults under 40 can screen every 1–2 years. From 40 onwards — or earlier if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of chronic illness — an annual checkup is recommended.
Preparing for your checkup
Most full body packages need 10–12 hours of fasting. Book an early-morning home collection slot so you can eat soon after the sample is taken.