Basic 5 Medical Test and Pre-employment Medical Examination

A pre-employment medical examination or basic five medical is a series of tests assessing whether the employee is physically capable of undertaking the job. It is also considered a job requirement in the Philippines after getting hired.  The standard medical exam usually consists of the following:

• Urinalysis
• Stool Exam
• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) 
• BMI
• Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, chest x-ray)

Reasons For Having A Pre Employment Medical Exam

There are some reasons why a pre employment medical exam is often administered to employees. Namely, these include the following:

• Ensure the employee is physically fit and capable of the role 
• Reduce the risk of future injuries in the workplace
• Safeguard and create a safe, productive workplace for employees, especially those who have existing medical conditions

It is also essential to consider that some jobs, such as stuntman or driver, require the employee to be physically fit.

FAQs

How to pass my physical exam? You can prepare to pass your physical exam by taking good care of yourself overall. This includes having at least eight hours of sleep, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding salty and fatty foods since they can interfere with the exam results. You should also refrain from intense exercise.    Where can I book a medical exam? Yes, there is a process for our medical exam. The process is as follows:

1. You can head to our official site. 
2. Register an account on the site. 
3. Then, check out our packages and select Standard LabCheQ or Expanded LabCheQ

Our Standard LabCheQ includes:

• Urinalysis
• Stool Exam or Fasting Blood Sugar
• Complete Blood Count

             While our Expanded LabCheQ includes:

• Urinalysis
• Stool Exam
• Complete Blood Count
• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Creatinine
• SGPT/ALT
• SGOT/AST
• Blood Urea Nitrogen
• Uric Acid
• HDL
• LDL
• Cholesterol
• Triglycerides

1.  After that, click Proceed To Booking the package of your choice.
2. Fill out the billing details in the form and then Click Place Order.

Take Your Pre-Employment Medical Examination With Us 

In essence, pre-employment is an essential step for companies to ensure the health and safety of their employees – and a way for them to gauge if the candidate is physically fit to work. Through physical examinations like this, employers can help create a safer and more efficient workplace while providing a suitable environment for employees with diverse health backgrounds. Medi Linx Laboratory Inc. is your partner in growth and quality. We have over 400 laboratory tests, including CBC and the pre-employment medical exam. Get your test with us today by signing up and logging in to our Medi Linx Virtual Lab. For inquiries and other concerns, call us at 0939-9227341. You can also visit us at our Quezon City lab on the 2nd floor of Avire Tower, 27 P. Tuazon Blvd. Project 4, Quezon City.