A general health checkup is designed to find disease. An immune checkup asks a different question: how well balanced are your defenses right now? That is why someone can be told "no abnormality" and still feel tired all the time. Weakened immune patterns can sit inside normal ranges.
Who usually asks for one
- You rest enough, but the fatigue does not lift.
- You catch colds often and recover slowly.
- Stress and sleep have been out of balance for a while.
- You are middle-aged or older and want to keep an eye on aging and inflammation.
- Your general checkup came back normal, but you do not feel normal.
The two levels
| Level | Fee | Items |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | KRW 1.3 million | NK cell activity, T and B lymphocytes, inflammation markers (hs-CRP, IL-6), vitamins, minerals, stress hormones, HRV autonomic test |
| Premium | KRW 2.3 million | Everything in Essential, plus telomere length, oxidative stress, immune aging markers, microbiome, genetic testing and vaccine response, 12 items in total |
A third level, Premium with Continuum Care, adds a functional medicine prescription, Korean medicine care, three nutrition and IV sessions and three months of follow-up. It is quoted after a consultation. These items are not covered by Korean national insurance.
What each group of tests tells you
Immune cells. NK cell activity and the balance of T and B lymphocytes show how your first-line defenses are working, not just whether an infection is present.
Inflammation. hs-CRP and IL-6 pick up low-grade inflammation that does not cause obvious symptoms. Persistent low-grade inflammation, sometimes called inflammaging, is linked to fatigue, metabolic problems and the pace of aging.
Aging markers. Telomere length and oxidative stress give a picture of how fast your cells are wearing down compared with your age.
The body around the immune system. Vitamins, minerals, stress hormones and heart rate variability show whether sleep, stress or nutrition are dragging your defenses down.
On the day
The tests take about two to three hours, and some, such as telomere length and the microbiome, need extra analysis time. Fasting is recommended for some blood tests, and you will receive instructions when you book. The day runs from a lifestyle questionnaire to the HRV assessment and lab work, then an integrated report that explains each value and what it means for you.
The program is led by Hospital Director Sang-Heon Cho, a former allergy professor at Seoul National University Hospital. His view is simple: immunity should be read from your own data, not from an average.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
About two to three hours. Some precision tests need extra analysis time, so those results come later.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is recommended for some blood tests. Please follow the instructions you receive when you book.
Can I add it to a checkup trip?
Ask your coordinator. Share your travel dates and the checkup you are planning, and they will tell you how the tests fit your stay.
