Compare Health Checkup Packages
Full-body checkups starting at ₹999 from India's top 6 diagnostic labs. Free home sample collection. Reports in 24-48 hours. Compare price, tests covered, and accreditation.
Why annual health checkups matter — and why most Indians skip them
Heart disease, diabetes, and thyroid disorders affect 1 in 4 urban Indian adults. Most are silent until they aren't. An annual full-body checkup costs less than a single restaurant meal for two — but catches 80% of common issues at a treatable stage.
India's diagnostic market is dominated by 6 labs: Thyrocare, Lal PathLabs, Apollo Diagnostics, Metropolis, SRL, and Healthians. Pricing varies dramatically — the same 70-test panel ranges from ₹999 to ₹2,499 depending on lab. We've compared the most popular packages below.
Top full-body checkup packages
- NABL accredited
- Free home sample collection
- Report in 24 hours
- Best price for the test count
- NABL + CAP accredited
- Free home collection
- Report in 36 hours
- Largest pan-India network
- NABL accredited
- In-clinic only (better for ECG/X-ray)
- Report in 24 hours
- Free Apollo doctor consult included
- NABL + CAP accredited
- Free home collection
- Report in 24 hours
- Strong in west & south India
- NABL accredited
- Free home collection
- Report in 36 hours
- Wide North India coverage
- NABL partner labs
- Free home collection
- Report in 36 hours
- Cheapest in this list
Need help picking the right package?
Tell us your age, gender, and any conditions in your family — we'll recommend a 5-min checkup match.
What a good full-body checkup should include — by age
You don't need every test on the menu. The right package depends mostly on your age and family history:
- In your 20s: the basics — CBC (blood count), fasting blood sugar, lipid profile (cholesterol), liver and kidney function, thyroid (TSH), vitamin D and B12, and a urine routine. Once every 2–3 years is enough if you're healthy.
- In your 30s: add HbA1c (3-month sugar average) and a resting ECG; add a basic cardiac marker if there's family history. Annual is sensible, especially with a desk job.
- In your 40s+: add a treadmill test (TMT) or 2D-echo for heart health, plus screening relevant to family history — PSA for men, mammogram/Pap for women. This is where a comprehensive package earns its cost.
- Over 60: add bone-density (DEXA), eye and hearing checks, and continue cardiac and cancer screening as your doctor advises.
Whatever the package, insist the report is reviewed by a doctor — not just a printout of numbers.
How to choose a package — and what to avoid
- Pick an NABL-accredited lab. Accreditation (Apollo, Metropolis, Thyrocare, Redcliffe, Tata 1mg, SRL) is your guarantee the results are reliable.
- Don't over-test. A 90-test "executive" package sounds thorough but often bundles tumour markers and scans you don't need — incidental findings cause needless anxiety and follow-ups. Match tests to your age above.
- Use free home sample collection — most labs offer it; no need to visit a centre for a blood draw.
- Check the fine print: fasting requirements, how fast reports arrive, and whether a doctor consultation is included.
- Claim the tax break: preventive health check-up costs up to ₹5,000 are deductible under Section 80D — see our income tax calculator.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Informational only, not medical advice — always discuss results with a qualified doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I get a full-body checkup?
Annually if you're 30+, or every 6 months if you have any chronic condition (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid). Under 30 with no symptoms — once every 2 years is enough.
Are home-collection samples reliable?
Yes — phlebotomists are trained, samples go to the same accredited labs as in-clinic samples. Results are identical. Always confirm the lab is NABL-accredited.
Do I need to fast?
For lipid profile and fasting glucose: 10-12 hours. Most full-body packages require fasting. Schedule the home pickup for 7-8 AM and have a normal dinner the night before.
What's the difference between NABL and CAP accreditation?
NABL is India's national lab accreditation (mandatory). CAP (College of American Pathologists) is an international gold-standard. Top labs (Lal PathLabs, Metropolis) hold both.
Can I claim this on health insurance?
Many corporate health policies and select retail health insurance plans (Star, Niva Bupa) reimburse one annual checkup. Check your policy. Section 80D allows ₹5,000 deduction for preventive health checkup expenses regardless.