Blood tests commonly included in workplace health checks
A workplace health check is a set of tests that an employer arranges for its staff. What it includes is agreed between the employer and the lab or clinic that provides it. This guide lists blood tests that are commonly included, with what each one measures and how to prepare.
Zavis shows a lab test price only where the lab or service publishes it on its own website, which 6 of the 13 it lists do. Each test page gives the listed prices with their sources.
Quick facts
Labs listed on Zavis
13
Labs listing home collection
10
Tests in this guide
7
What a workplace health check is
A workplace health check is a set of tests that an employer arranges for its staff. What it includes is agreed between the employer and the lab or clinic that provides it.
If a role has screening requirements set by a government authority, check the current requirements with that authority.
Arranging tests for a group
Ask the lab directly what it offers employers, how staff give their samples, how results reach each employee, and how consent and confidentiality are handled. 13 labs are listed in the Zavis lab section. 10 of them say in their profiles that they offer home sample collection, where a nurse or phlebotomist visits to take the sample.
Preparing for the tests
In the Zavis test directory, Lipid Panel is listed as needing fasting. CBC, HbA1c, LFT, KFT, TSH and Urinalysis are listed as not needing it. Ask the lab how to prepare if you are unsure.
Tests commonly included in workplace health checks
What each test measures and how to prepare, from the Zavis test directory.
CBC
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Lipid Panel
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
HbA1c
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
LFT
Panel measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
KFT
Panel measuring creatinine, BUN, eGFR, uric acid, and electrolytes to assess kidney health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
TSH
Primary screening test for thyroid function. Elevated TSH suggests hypothyroidism; low TSH suggests hyperthyroidism.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Urinalysis
Complete urine examination checking for infection, kidney disease, diabetes, and other conditions.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: urine.
Frequently asked questions
Which blood tests are commonly included in a workplace health check?
Commonly included tests are CBC, Lipid Panel, HbA1c, LFT, KFT, TSH and Urinalysis. The employer and the provider agree what a particular health check includes.
Do staff need to fast before a workplace health check?
In the Zavis test directory, Lipid Panel is listed as needing fasting. CBC, HbA1c, LFT, KFT, TSH and Urinalysis are listed as not needing it. Ask the lab how to prepare if you are unsure.
Can samples be collected at the workplace?
10 of the 13 labs listed on Zavis say in their profiles that they offer home sample collection. Whether a lab collects samples at a workplace for a group is something to ask the lab directly.
How long do blood test results take?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Medical disclaimer: This guide is general information and is not medical advice. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile and can change, so confirm them with the lab. A doctor can advise which tests are right for you.