Men's health checkup in China — from $399, done in half a day.
Men under-screen — and the conditions that kill earliest are the ones screening catches best. Book men's screening at Grade 3A hospitals with English support from $399 for a single system (cardiovascular or lung), or a whole-body checkup from $399 (Essential) to $599 (Comprehensive) — no referral, no insurance required.
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Men under-screen, and the conditions that kill them earliest — heart disease, lung and colorectal cancer — are the ones screening catches best. In China, international patients can book men's screening at Grade 3A hospitals with English support from $399 for a single system (cardiovascular or lung) or a whole-body checkup at $399 (Men's Essential) to $599 (Men's Comprehensive). Everything below is what we actually book, at the prices you actually pay.
Grade 3A hospitals · English reports · Bilingual coordinator · On-site in half a day · No referral, no insurance required
Why men's screening is a different problem
The gap in men's health outcomes is less about biology than about attendance. Men present later, book fewer preventive appointments, and are more likely to arrive at a hospital because something already hurts. By that point the conditions that screening handles well — a coronary artery quietly narrowing, a lung nodule, a colonic polyp — have usually stopped being cheap to fix.
The second problem is what a generic checkup misses. A standard package is good at blood pressure, cholesterol and liver enzymes. It rarely includes the three tests that carry the most weight for men over forty: a proper cardiovascular workup rather than a resting ECG, a low-dose CT if there is a smoking history, and a colonoscopy from forty-five. Those three are where the evidence for screening in men is strongest, and they are exactly the items most often traded away to keep a package price down.
What follows is organised by decade, then by system. If you only read one section, read the age table — the value of a screening plan is almost entirely in matching the test to the risk, not in adding tests.
Recommended screening by age
| Age | Core screening | How often | Where it sits with us |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30s | Blood pressure, lipid panel, fasting glucose and HbA1c, liver and kidney function, weight and lifestyle review, testicular awareness | Every 1–2 years | Men's Essential $399 |
| 40s | Add a full cardiovascular workup — ECG, echocardiogram, coronary calcium or CT angiography; continue metabolic panels; colorectal screening from 45 | Annual checkup; cardiac workup every 2–3 years | Cardiovascular package, $399 |
| 50s | Colonoscopy; low-dose lung CT if you have a 20 pack-year history and smoke or quit within 15 years; prostate (PSA) discussion with a clinician; continued cardiac and metabolic screening | Annual checkup; colonoscopy every 5–10 years depending on findings | GI package, $799 · Lung package, $399 |
| 60s+ | Continued cardiac, colorectal and lung screening; bone, vision and cognitive review; prostate discussion revisited | Annual | Men's Comprehensive $599 or Personalized |
These are the common starting points for average-risk men in WHO and USPSTF guidance. Family history of heart disease, colorectal or prostate cancer generally moves the start date earlier — tell the coordinator, and the plan is adjusted before you travel.
What each screening actually involves
Cardiovascular
A resting ECG on its own tells you very little about coronary risk. The workup that does is ECG plus echocardiogram plus either a coronary calcium score or coronary CT angiography, read together with your lipid and glucose numbers. Our 19-item cardiovascular package is $399 and includes coronary CT angiography — the same investigation that commonly runs into the thousands privately in the West. The full item list and the cost comparison are in our coronary CTA guide, and the bundle itself is explained in the cardiac checkup guide for foreigners.
Lung
Low-dose CT is the only lung screening test with mortality evidence behind it, and it is targeted rather than universal. Current USPSTF guidance is annual LDCT for adults aged 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. Our lung and respiratory package is $399 and pairs LDCT with spirometry. The predictable follow-up question — a small nodule was found, now what — is answered in our nodule size and risk chart and in what lung nodules mean and when to worry. Most are benign; size and growth over time are what matter.
Colorectal and upper GI
Colorectal screening now starts at 45 rather than 50, and colonoscopy remains the test that both finds and removes precursor polyps in one sitting. Ours are sedated. The GI and digestive package is $799 and bundles sedated gastroscopy and colonoscopy with tumour markers and abdominal imaging; the endoscopy on its own is available from $400. When to use FIT instead, and how the two compare, is set out in our FIT versus colonoscopy guide. Gastroscopy is worth adding if you have reflux, a family history of gastric cancer, or come from a region where it is common.
Prostate and urological health
PSA is the screening test men ask about most and the one guidelines are most careful about. The current USPSTF position is that for men aged 55 to 69 the decision to have periodic PSA testing should be an individual one made together with a clinician, weighing a modest reduction in prostate cancer death against over-diagnosis and the harms of treating cancers that would never have caused symptoms; for men aged 70 and over, routine PSA screening is not recommended. We include the test in the male packages so that you can have that conversation with a result in front of you — not because every man should be tested. A urological review, urinalysis and prostate ultrasound cover the more common causes of the symptoms men actually notice, most of which are benign.
Metabolic, liver and kidney
Fatty liver, prediabetes and hypertension are the three findings that turn up most often in men in their thirties and forties, and all three are reversible at the point a checkup finds them. The panels are unglamorous — HbA1c, fasting glucose, lipid profile, liver enzymes, uric acid, creatinine and eGFR, abdominal ultrasound — and they are included in every whole-body package.
Core labs, imaging and tumour markers
The whole-body packages add full blood count, thyroid function, urinalysis, chest CT, abdominal ultrasound and a tumour marker panel. Markers are a supporting signal, not a diagnosis: they are read alongside imaging by the reporting physician, and an isolated raised marker is a reason to investigate further rather than a result on its own.
The packages and what they cost
| Package | Price | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Essential (whole body) | $399 | 30+ tests: full blood panels, liver and kidney function, thyroid, chest CT, abdominal ultrasound, ECG, tumour markers, physical exam | A complete baseline, first visit, 30s–40s |
| Men's Comprehensive (whole body) | $599 | Essential plus expanded cancer marker panel, cardiac ultrasound, advanced imaging and additional specialist consultations | 45+, or a family history you want worked up |
| Cardiovascular Screening | $399 | 19 items including ECG, echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound and coronary CT angiography | Heart risk is the specific concern |
| Lung & Respiratory Deep Screening | $399 | Low-dose CT plus spirometry and respiratory review | Smoking history, or occupational exposure |
| GI & Digestive Screening | $799 | Sedated gastroscopy and colonoscopy, tumour markers, abdominal imaging | 45+, reflux, or family history of GI cancer |
A Personalized Screening tier is available at $799 in Beijing and $899 in Shanghai when the plan needs building around a specific concern rather than a package. Common add-ons: English-speaking companion, from $100 per half-day · expedited booking within 3 days, $100 · CT by body part, from $100. For the premium hospital route, a men's comprehensive checkup at Peking Union Medical College Hospital is $1,699.
What the same tests cost elsewhere
These are the self-pay figures we publish in our own cost guides, for patients paying without insurance:
| Test | US self-pay | UK private | With us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary CT angiography (in a cardiac package) | $2,400 – $7,100 | Referral and waiting list on the NHS | $399, 19-item package |
| Colonoscopy | $2,000 – $5,000+ | £1,500 – £2,500 | From $400 · $799 with gastroscopy and markers |
| Comprehensive whole-body checkup | $3,000 – $8,000 | £1,500 – £3,000+ | $399 – $599 |
Sources and caveats are in the underlying guides: coronary CTA, China vs USA · colorectal screening · Shenzhen checkup from $399 · cheapest countries for a full body checkup. Treat any published range as a starting point rather than a quote — what you pay depends on the city, the hospital and the tests actually indicated for you.
Which city — the same package, eight cities
The men's packages are priced the same in every city we cover. What changes with the city is the hospital, not the price — so choose on where you are going to be, not on where the screening is cheapest.
| City | Essential | Comprehensive | Personalised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $399 | $599 | $799 |
| Shanghai | $399 | $599 | $899 |
| Guangzhou | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
| Shenzhen | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
| Chongqing | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
| Xian | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
| Hangzhou | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
| Chengdu | $399 | $599 | $1,399 |
Two practical notes. Beijing and Shanghai have the deepest specialist bench, which matters if a finding needs same-trip follow-up. Shenzhen and Guangzhou are the practical choice from Hong Kong or on a short business trip, because the hospital-to-border or hospital-to-airport time is short enough to keep the whole thing inside one morning. The personalised tier is priced differently by city because it is built around what that hospital can actually schedule in a single visit.
City-by-city detail: Beijing · Shanghai · Guangzhou · Shenzhen · Chengdu · Hangzhou · Chongqing · Xi'an.
How it works, step by step
- Intake. You complete a short health intake form — age, history, smoking status, current concerns, preferred city and dates.
- Plan and quote. A coordinator maps the tests actually indicated for you and returns a written quote, normally within 24 hours.
- Booking. We reserve the hospital slot and send preparation instructions — the fasting window, and the bowel preparation schedule if a colonoscopy is included.
- On the day. The screening itself is done on site in about half a day. A bilingual coordinator meets you at the hospital and stays with you through registration, the tests and the physician consultation. Allow a longer visit, or a second day, if sedated endoscopy is part of the plan.
- Reports in English. Some results are available on the day; the complete translated report and the physician's written summary are delivered within 1–3 weeks, depending on which tests were included and how long the laboratory and pathology work takes.
- Follow-up. If something needs a closer look, we arrange the follow-up test or a specialist second opinion — you are not left holding an abnormal result and a phone number.
Coming from Hong Kong? Same-day body check across the border
Many clients cross from Hong Kong to Shenzhen for a same-day body check — the same Grade 3A screening at a fraction of Hong Kong private-clinic prices, minutes from the border. See the Hong Kong–Shenzhen same-day body check guide.
Frequently asked questions
When should men start heart screening?
A cardiovascular workup — ECG, echocardiogram and often a coronary calcium score or CT angiography — is commonly recommended from around age 40, or earlier with risk factors such as family history, smoking, high blood pressure or diabetes.
Do I need a PSA test?
Not automatically. Current USPSTF guidance is that for men aged 55 to 69 the decision to have periodic PSA screening should be an individual one made with a clinician, weighing a small reduction in prostate cancer death against over-diagnosis; routine screening is not recommended for men 70 and over. We include PSA in the male packages so you can have that discussion with a result in hand.
Who should have a low-dose lung CT?
Current guidance targets adults aged 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. Outside that group, LDCT is generally not recommended as routine screening — occupational exposure or a strong family history is discussed case by case.
Is the colonoscopy sedated?
Yes — our GI and colorectal screening uses sedated colonoscopy. Colorectal screening is generally recommended from age 45, and colonoscopy has the advantage of removing polyps during the same procedure.
What is the difference between the $399 and $599 whole-body packages?
Men's Essential at $399 covers 30+ tests: blood panels, liver and kidney function, thyroid, chest CT, abdominal ultrasound, ECG and tumour markers. Men's Comprehensive at $599 adds an expanded cancer marker panel, cardiac ultrasound, advanced imaging and additional specialist consultations.
Can I combine the packages?
Yes, and most travelling patients do — a whole-body checkup with the cardiovascular or GI package added is the common combination. Allow three to five days if imaging and colonoscopy are both included.
How long does it take, and when do I get the report?
The screening itself is done on site in about half a day, longer if sedated endoscopy is included. Some results are available on the day; the complete English report and the physician's summary are delivered within 1–3 weeks, depending on the tests and on laboratory and pathology turnaround.
Do I need a referral or insurance?
No. Screening is booked directly and paid out of pocket. If you intend to claim afterwards, tell us before the visit so the paperwork is issued in a form your insurer will accept.
Can I get urological or sexual health concerns looked at during the visit?
Yes. Urinalysis, prostate ultrasound and a urological consultation can be added, and the physician consultation is the place to raise anything you would rather not put in a form. Tell the coordinator in advance so the right specialist is scheduled.
What happens if a result is abnormal?
The reporting physician sets out what the finding means and what the recommended next step is. We arrange follow-up imaging, a specialist consultation or a second opinion in China, and can coordinate with your doctor at home. Screening identifies findings that need investigation — it is not a diagnosis in itself.
Can I book from overseas?
Yes. Complete the intake form and a coordinator builds a plan around your age and history and returns a quote, normally within 24 hours. Most patients book two to four weeks ahead; expedited booking within three days is available for $100.
Related reading
- Men's full health checkup guide for travellers
- Coronary CT angiography: China vs USA
- Colorectal screening: FIT vs colonoscopy and when to start
- Lung nodule size chart by malignancy risk
- Lung nodules: what they mean and when to worry
- Shenzhen health checkup from $399 — 30+ tests in one morning
- Cheapest countries for a full body checkup (2026)
- Health screening in China: full FAQ
- Preventive screening hub · Start your intake
Wondering how this compares with the women's pathway — and why the prices differ? Men's vs women's screening, what actually differs. For the tier-by-tier breakdown, see the men's package guide.