A health screening package is a bundle of routine laboratory tests sold together at one combined price. People compare packages because the cheapest total is not always the best value: two packages can have very different test lists, even when their names sound similar. This post compares screening packages from Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH), Chughtai Lab and Dr Essa Laboratory, using only prices published on each provider’s own official pages.
All prices below are official published prices checked in November 2026 and can change. Where an official page shows both prices, this post shows both the actual price and the discounted price, never the discounted price alone. No date was shown on the AKUH, SKMCH, Chughtai or Dr Essa pages checked for this post; AKUH notes that its prices are subject to change, and SKMCH states that its rates are subject to change without prior notice. Always confirm the current price with the provider before booking.
General health screens compared
This table compares the most general, whole-body-style screens from each provider. Contents are transcribed as stated by the provider.
| Provider and package | Contents as stated | Actual price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKUH — Health Screening Package | CBC, Urine DR, Stool DR, Fasting Glucose, Fasting Cholesterol, Serum Creatinine, and LFT | Rs. 9,850 | Rs. 7,880 |
| AKUH — Extended Health Screening Package | CBC, Urine DR, Stool DR, Fasting Glucose, Serum Creatinine, LFT, Lipid Profile, HBsAg, and Anti HCV | Rs. 20,750 | Rs. 16,600 |
| AKUH — Wellness Health Screening Package | CBC-ESR, LDL, Creatinine, HbA1c, LFT, TSH, Urine DR, and Vitamin D | Rs. 22,400 | Rs. 17,920 |
| SKMCH — General Health Screen | CBC, HBsAg, Anti HCV, Glucose (F), Creatinine, Uric Acid, LFTs, Lipid Profile, Urine Routine | Rs. 19,140 | Rs. 14,900 |
| SKMCH — Basic Health Screen | Fasting Glucose, Lipid Profile, and Serum Creatinine | Rs. 5,800 | Rs. 4,500 |
| SKMCH — Metabolic Screen | Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, Urea and Electrolytes (U/E), Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, ALT, AST, and Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | Rs. 18,300 | Rs. 11,900 |
| Chughtai — Basic Health Profile | CBC, LFT, RFT, Uric Acid, and Blood Sugar (RBS/BSF) | Rs. 6,700 | Rs. 4,400 |
| Chughtai — Executive Health Screening, Package B | CBC, Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c), Renal Function Test, HBsAg, ESR, Uric Acid, Thyroid Function Test-2 (T3, T4, TSH), Anti-HCV, Blood Sugar Fasting / Blood Sugar Random, Liver Function Tests, Lipid Profile, Vitamin D | Rs. 26,750 | Rs. 16,500 |
| Dr Essa — Basic Health Screening Package | CBC (Complete Blood Count), FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar), Creatinine (Kidney Function), LFT (Liver Function Test), Urine D/R (Urinalysis), Stool D/R (Digestive Health) | Rs. 5,120 | Rs. 3,584 |
| Dr Essa — Wellness Health Screening Package | CBC ESR, Lipid Profile, UCE (Urea, Creatinine, Electrolytes), HbA1c, LFTs, TSH, Urine D/R, and Vitamin D | Rs. 16,760 | Rs. 11,732 |
On discounted price alone, the lowest general screen in this table is Dr Essa’s Basic Health Screening Package at Rs. 3,584, but it also has the shortest test list above. The most comprehensive general screen – Chughtai’s Executive Package A – adds imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound or ECG, so its total is not directly comparable with laboratory-only bundles.
Aga Khan (AKUH) screening and related packages
AKUH lists its packages on its official panel-testing and health-screening packages page. Its general screens are in the table above. Its other screening-relevant packages include:
| Package | ontents as stated | Actual price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renal Function Test Package | Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Serum Creatinine, Urine D/R, and Anion Gap | Rs. 9,050 | Rs. 7,240 |
| Extended Renal Function Test Package | Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Serum Calcium, Urine D/R, Anion Gap, Serum Phosphorus, Serum Uric Acid, Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (24 hours), Micro Albumin Urine, Creatinine Clearance, and Serum PTH | Rs. 24,400 | Rs. 19,520 |
| Metabolic Screening Test Panel | CBC, Urine DR, Blood Glucose, Plasma Ammonia, Plasma Lactic Acid, Arterial Blood Gases, and Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate) | Rs. 17,950 | Rs. 14,360 |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Package | Fasting Glucose, Fasting Insulin, LH, Free Androgen Index, Lipid Profile, and FSH | Rs. 28,050 | Rs. 22,440 |
| Antenatal Package | CBC, Urine D/R, RSREEN, HBsAg, Anti HCV, Rubella IgG, Rubella IgM, and Anti-TPO | Rs. 25,200 | Rs. 21,420 |
For the full AKUH range, see our Aga Khan lab test list and prices page, and the official AKUH packages page.
Shaukat Khanum (SKMCH) general screening panels
SKMCH publishes pathology test panels, not single-test prices, on its official panels page. Only its general screening-relevant panels are included here; the full list is in our Shaukat Khanum lab test panels and prices post, which covers 26 panels.
| Panel | Contents as stated | Actual price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Health Screen | CBC, HBsAg, Anti HCV, Glucose (F), Creatinine, Uric Acid, LFTs, Lipid Profile, Urine Routine | Rs. 19,140 | Rs. 14,900 |
| Basic Health Screen | Fasting Glucose, Lipid Profile, and Serum Creatinine | Rs. 5,800 | Rs. 4,500 |
| Metabolic Screen | Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, Urea and Electrolytes (U/E), Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, ALT, AST, and Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio | Rs. 18,300 | Rs. 11,900 |
| Bone Health Screen | Vitamin D, Corrected Calcium, ALP, Phosphorus, and Uric Acid | Rs. 12,350 | Rs. 9,300 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease Screen | CBC, Fasting Glucose, ALP, Phosphorus, Corrected Calcium, Urea and Electrolytes (U/E), and Urine Routine | Rs. 10,180 | Rs. 7,200 |
| Pregnancy Health Screening Panel | CBC, Blood Group, HBsAg, Anti HCV, RPR, Random Glucose, and Urine Routine | Rs. 14,330 | Rs. 11,900 |
| Hypertension Screening Panel | Bicarbonate, Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride), Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Lipid Profile, Fasting Glucose, and Urine Routine | Rs. 8,850 | Rs. 6,750 |
| Diabetic Health Profile | HbA1c, Urinary Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, and Lipid Profile | Rs. 10,450 | Rs. 7,250 |
See the official SKMCH pathology test panels page for the full panel list.
Chughtai Lab health profiles
Chughtai Lab publishes priced health profiles on its official health-profiles pages. Its Basic Health Profile and Executive Package B are in the general table above. Its Executive Package A variants add imaging and sex- and age-specific tests:
| Package | Contents as stated (summary) | Actual price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Package A for Male | CBC, BSF, HbA1c, Blood Group, Uric Acid, LFTs, RFTs, Serum Electrolytes, Thyroid Total, Lipid Profile, HBsAg, Anti HCV, Anti HIV 1 & 2, Vit D, Urine Complete, USG Abdomen & Prostate, Chest X-ray, ECG, PSA, Calcium | Rs. 43,800 | Rs. 39,700 |
| Executive Package A for Females above 40 Years | CBC, BSF, HbA1c, Blood Group, Uric Acid, LFTs, RFTs, Serum Electrolytes, Thyroid Total, Lipid Profile, HBsAg, Anti HCV, Anti HIV 1 & 2, Vit D, Urine Complete, USG Abdomen & Pelvic, Chest X-ray, ECG, FSH, Calcium, LH, Mammogram | Rs. 53,000 | Rs. 39,700 |
| Executive Package A for Female Below 40 Years | Same list as the above-40 female package, with Breast Ultrasound instead of Mammogram | Rs. 51,000 | Rs. 39,700 |
See the official Chughtai Lab health profiles and Executive Health Checkup pages.
Dr Essa Laboratory packages
Dr Essa publishes discounted health packages on its official store. Its Basic and Wellness packages are in the general table above. Its full discounted-packages collection is on the official Dr Essa discounted health packages page, and the individual packages are the Basic Health Screening Package and Wellness Health Screening Package.
What is usually inside a health screening package?
As general information about typical packages, a general screen often includes a complete blood count (CBC), a blood sugar test, a lipid profile, liver function tests, kidney function tests and a urine test. Some packages add thyroid tests, vitamin D, hepatitis screening, or imaging such as an X-ray, ultrasound or ECG. This is general information only: it is not a claim about any specific package unless that package’s stated contents, as listed in the tables above, say so.
How to compare packages fairly
- Compare contents, not just totals. A lower total may simply contain fewer tests.
- Check whether the stated contents include a consultation or imaging. This is a general tip only: do not assume a consultation or imaging is included unless the provider’s stated package contents say so.
- Compare actual and discounted prices together, and check whether the discount is time-limited or conditional.
- Check sample requirements, such as fasting, and whether home sample collection is offered, before booking.
- Confirm the current price with the provider, since official prices can change.
Who considers a screening package?
People often consider a general screen for a routine health check, before starting a new job or fitness routine, or to follow up on risk factors such as family history, weight, blood pressure or blood sugar concerns. Screening does not replace a doctor’s advice, and it does not diagnose a condition on its own. Abnormal results need follow-up with a doctor, who can decide whether further testing or treatment is needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a health screening package? It is a bundle of routine tests sold together at one combined price, usually covering blood counts, blood sugar, lipids, liver and kidney function, and urine testing.
Which general screen is cheapest in this comparison? By discounted price, Dr Essa’s Basic Health Screening Package at Rs. 3,584 (actual Rs. 5,120), followed by SKMCH’s Basic Health Screen at Rs. 4,500 (actual Rs. 5,800). Both have shorter test lists than the larger packages, so compare contents before choosing on price alone.
Why do totals differ so much between providers? Because the test lists differ. Packages that add imaging, hepatitis screening, thyroid or vitamin D testing, or sex- and age-specific tests cost more than laboratory-only bundles with fewer tests.
Are these prices current? They are official published prices checked in November 2026. No date was shown on the official pages checked, and prices can change, so confirm the current price with the provider before booking.
Does a screening package replace a doctor’s visit? No. Screening is general health information, not medical advice. Abnormal results need follow-up with a doctor.
All Lab Tests is independent of the laboratories listed here. Prices are taken from each provider’s own official page, as linked above, and this post is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Last updated: November 2026.
