How to Prepare for Your Health Check-Up

Q: Is healthcare quality in China comparable to Western countries?

Yes. China's top hospitals use the same equipment (Siemens, GE, Philips) and many doctors are trained internationally. Distinct Healthcare maintains strict quality protocols aligned with international standards, and our parent company is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (02677.HK).

Q: What are the costs of medical procedures in China?

Medical procedures in China are competitively priced while maintaining international quality standards. We use the same implant brands and surgical techniques as leading hospitals worldwide. Our team will provide a detailed cost breakdown during your consultation, and we support international insurance claims.

Q: Do you provide language support for international patients?

Yes. We provide dedicated multilingual coordinators who speak English and Arabic. They accompany you throughout your entire medical journey from initial consultation to post-treatment follow-up.

Q: How do I get started with medical tourism in China?

Simply fill out our consultation form or message us on WhatsApp. Share your medical records or describe your needs, and our medical team will provide a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate within 2 business days.

Q: How quickly will Distinct Healthcare respond to my inquiry?

We are committed to responding to all inquiries within 2 business days. For urgent matters, reach us via WhatsApp (+86 19065016806) for faster response — our WhatsApp support is available 24/7. WeChat users can also add us at DistinctHealth for real-time communication.

Q: Which cities in China does Distinct Healthcare have medical centres?

Distinct Healthcare operates 17 comprehensive medical centres across 12 major cities in China: Beijing (2 locations), Shanghai (2 locations), Guangzhou (2 locations), Shenzhen (3 locations), Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Changsha, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Foshan, and Xi'an. Services and spoken-language availability vary by centre; consult the location page for current appointment-system details.

Distinct Healthcare — Your Preparation Guide

Before

🍵 Diet

Rest well and avoid strenuous exercises prior to your health check.
No food or drink for 10–12 hours prior to your appointment. A small amount of water (no more than 300 mL) may be allowed in the morning on the day of your health check.
A light breakfast will be served after your check-up.
Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours prior to your health check, as it may significantly affect certain blood parameters (e.g. liver enzymes).

♀ For Women

We recommend scheduling your health check while you're not on your period.
Refrain from vaginal activities (e.g. douching, sexual intercourse, tampon/vaginal suppositories/spermicides use) within 48 hours prior to cervical cytology tests.

💊 Medication

If you take medications for diabetes (e.g. oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin), please bring them with you and take them after the examination to avoid hypoglycemia.
If you have other routine medications in the morning, please take them as usual with a small amount of water.
If you have taken antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), or Bismuth Potassium Citrate within 1 month prior to your health check, your check-up may be postponed as these may affect the H. pylori antigen test result.

During

🔊 Ultrasound

Do not empty your bladder prior to uterine ultrasound (transabdominal) and urinary system ultrasound.

♀ For Women

Please inform our medical staff if you have never been sexually active, as transvaginal exams are performed only on patients who have had sex.
For women who have never had sexual intercourse, please choose "transabdominal uterine ultrasound" (requires a full bladder).

          HPV Testing Guide:

          • If previous HPV result is positive → HPV Genotyping Test, 23 Types is recommended.

          • If previous HPV result is negative, or screening for the first time → Cobas HPV DNA Test is recommended.

📷 Imaging

If you are planning for pregnancy (including men), pregnant, or breastfeeding, CT scan should not be performed.
For mammography: Avoid using antiperspirant, deodorant, talcum powder, body lotion/cream, or perfume on the chest and armpits. Metal particles in these products may interfere with the mammogram.
Physical film copies are not provided. Your radiology images will be available online — scan the QR code on your report to view original images anytime with permanent storage.

🧪 Specimen

Female clients are advised to collect a urine sample before taking a cervical specimen, as blood mixed in the urine may affect urinalysis results.
Please drop off your stool specimen at the Laboratory by 5:00 PM.
If you are unable to collect a stool sample, please inform our staff.

👁 Eye Check

If you need an eye exam, please do not wear contact lenses on the day of the health check.

After

📄 Report

Your comprehensive health report will be sent to your email within 10 working days.