


Lipid profile in Gibbeum General Hospital
About the clinic
A lipid profile at Gibbeum General Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, checks essential markers for heart health. This diagnostic typically includes a blood draw to measure total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The hospital provides immediate results thanks to its dedicated in-house clinical pathology department.
Testing Details and Eligibility
The lipid profile identifies levels of various fats in the bloodstream. Gibbeum General Hospital follows specific screening guidelines for this examination:
- Lipid markers. The test measures total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.
- Screening age. Testing is available for men aged 24 and older and women aged 40 and older.
- Sample collection. The process requires a single blood sample for all markers.
- Rapid processing. The in-house lab processes samples on-site to return results without external delays.
Clinic Credentials
Gibbeus General Hospital is a certified medical institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It stands as the only government-certified surgical-specialized general hospital in South Korea. The facility also functions as a training affiliate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), which informs its clinical pathology protocols. Patients visiting the clinic for blood work benefit from an organized clinical path within a recognized general hospital setting.
You may request an appointment for a lipid profile through Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric polyps removal | $373.49 - $1867.44 | |
| Colon hydrotherapy | $74.7 - $373.49 | |
| Robotic cholecystectomy | $7469.75 - $14939.51 |
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Gibbeum General Hospital: more details about the clinic
Gibbeum General Hospital is a surgical specialty hospital located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, offering focused surgical expertise alongside comprehensive medical care. The hospital is renowned for the "Kang Repair," a mesh-free hernia repair technique developed by Dr. Yoon Sik Kang, which uses the patient’s own tissue and has demonstrated recurrence rates below 0.3% and chronic pain rates under 0.5%. A no-stitch skin closure with medical adhesive allows patients to shower the next day.
The hospital also features a state-of-the-art health check-up and endoscopy center, providing early detection and preventive care with high-resolution imaging, low-dose CT scanners, and a “one-stop” gastroscopy and colonoscopy service, including same-day polypectomy. Over 150,000 endoscopy procedures have been performed, ensuring safety and diagnostic accuracy.
Gibbeum General Hospital includes multi-specialty centers covering gallstone and benign tumor removal, thyroid and breast care, ENT, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and oncology, offering 24/7 emergency and elective services. International patients from 56 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, and Commonwealth nations, rely on the hospital for transparent care and expert results.
Recognized globally for safety and innovation, the hospital combines personalized care with advanced infrastructure, making it a preferred destination for patients seeking high-quality surgical and preventive healthcare.
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