MALE – Pre-employment Screening [Healtopedia]

Blood Screening

▸Blood film (Malaria parasites)

Blood is smeared onto a glass microscope slide and analysed microscopically for malarial parasites.

Hepatitis Screening

▸ RPR (with titre & THPA if reactive)

This test is a screening test for Syphilis.

Infectious Disease Screening

▸ HIV I & II (Ag & Ab)

This test can indicate if someone is infected with HIV. Early detection can prevent the infection developing into AIDS (acquired immudificiency syndrome). Patients who are undergoing treatment for HIV & AIDS will also benefit from this test, as it can guide the efficacy of their current treatment.

▸ Hep Bs Antigen (HBsAg)

This test can indicate if someone is infected with HIV. Early detection can prevent the infection developing into AIDS (acquired immudificiency syndrome). Patients who are undergoing treatment for HIV & AIDS will also benefit from this test, as it can guide the efficacy of their current treatment.

Extra

▸Opiates and Cannabinoids

What is this test for?
– To monitor someone with an opioid addiction
– To detect and evaluate opioid overdose
– To screen for opioid abuse or drug diversion (when a person gives, trades, or sells the prescription to another individual)
– To monitor compliance with prescribed medications – ensure no overdosing
– To screen for and/or confirm marijuana use

▸Urine FEME
Urinalysis: appearance, colour, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, WBC, RBC, epithelial cells, crystal, cast, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, leukocytes

This test gives a comprehensive overview of your kidney health. Abnormalities can highlight early signs of urinary tract dysfunction, diabetes or liver dysfunction