What tests are needed to check physical fitness?
Dr Afzal Mir
Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician,
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician,
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Q: I am over 40 years. You are requested to guide me on which type of medical test should I undergo to know my physical fitness.
A:A thorough examination by a competent doctor should achieve your purpose. He/she will record your height, weight and blood pressure, examine your systems, test your urine and send blood samples for a full blood count, urea and electrolytes, liver function tests, serum lipids and thyroid function tests.