Workplace Wellness Testing
Employee wellness testing gives employers valuable health information to support occupational health programs, workplace physicals, preventive health initiatives, and ongoing staff wellness efforts. Depending on the wellness tests selected, laboratory screenings can evaluate common health markers related to kidney function, liver health, blood chemistry, hydration, and overall health.
Health Street provides nationwide employee wellness testing and workplace wellness screening through our network of occupational health providers. Employers can schedule a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), Urinalysis (UA), Hepatic Function Panel, and more at a convenient testing location near their employees.
Every organization has different workplace wellness needs. Some employers need a routine wellness test as part of an occupational physical, while others use laboratory testing to establish baseline health information, monitor certain workplace exposures, or support an employee wellness program. Health Street makes it easy to select and schedule the appropriate testing for your workforce.
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Available Wellness Tests
Health Street offers several wellness tests that employers can incorporate into employee health screenings, occupational physicals, medical surveillance, and workplace wellness programs. Each laboratory test measures different health markers, allowing employers to select services based on the needs of their workforce.
Available Diagnostic Blood Tests
Health Street offers diagnostic blood tests that provide a closer look at important health markers like blood cell counts, organ function, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other indicators. These tests can support employee wellness testing, occupational health evaluations, and workplace wellness programs when employers need more detailed health information. Choose from the diagnostic blood tests below based on your workforce screening needs.
What Is Workplace Wellness Testing?
Workplace wellness testing can help employers establish baseline health information and support programs focused on employee health. Depending on the organization, industry, and job responsibilities, testing may take place during occupational physicals, annual health evaluations, periodic employee wellness screenings, or medical surveillance.
Laboratory testing gives employers flexibility when building a workplace wellness program. Instead of ordering the same screening for every employee, organizations can select individual tests based on the purpose of the evaluation. A Basic Metabolic Panel can provide information about several common health markers, while a Hepatic Function Panel focuses on liver health and a Urinalysis evaluates a urine sample for a different set of indicators.
These screenings are different from workplace drug and alcohol testing. Drug testing is designed to identify specific drugs or their metabolites. Employee wellness testing evaluates health markers and normal body functions.
Employers may use wellness testing on its own or alongside other occupational health services to create an employee health screening program that reflects the needs of their workforce.
Choosing the Right Wellness Test
The right wellness test depends on the health information needed and the purpose of the screening. Employers may be looking for general baseline information, a specific type of laboratory measurement, or testing associated with an occupational health requirement.
Basic Metabolic Panel
The Basic Metabolic Panel, commonly called a BMP, is a routine blood test that measures several important health markers at once. It evaluates glucose, calcium, electrolytes, carbon dioxide, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine.
Because these measurements relate to kidney function, metabolism, and fluid and electrolyte balance, a BMP can provide useful baseline information during an employee health screening or occupational health evaluation.
Employers may include a BMP in staff wellness initiatives, physical examinations, or other programs where general laboratory health information is useful.
Urinalysis
Urinalysis provides health information using a urine sample rather than blood. Laboratory analysis can evaluate the appearance and concentration of urine along with substances such as glucose, protein, blood, and other indicators.
Employers may include a UA as part of an occupational physical, employee wellness screening, or broader workplace health evaluation. Because urinalysis evaluates different health markers than a blood test, it can also complement other laboratory screenings when more information is needed.
Hepatic Function Panel
The Hepatic Function Panel focuses specifically on liver health. This laboratory screening measures enzymes, proteins, and other substances produced or processed by the liver.
A Hepatic Function Panel may be included in general employee wellness testing or used within an occupational health program when liver function is an area of concern. It may also be appropriate for employees whose jobs involve potential exposure to chemicals, solvents, or other workplace substances that can affect the liver.
Employers seeking a broader health assessment can also choose the Chemistries 23 / CBC / UA Bundle, which combines multiple laboratory tests into a single appointment. This option provides a wider range of health information without requiring employees to make separate visits for each test.
Build a Wellness Program Around Your Workforce
A strong staff wellness program can include a variety of services based on the needs of the organization and its employees. Laboratory testing is one option employers can use to gather objective health information and support broader workplace health initiatives.
An employee health screening may include blood or urine testing as well as physical measurements and other occupational health services. Employers can determine which screenings are appropriate based on job responsibilities, workplace exposures, organizational policies, and the goals of the program.
For companies with employees in multiple cities or states, coordinating workplace wellness testing can become more complicated. Health Street's nationwide network allows employers to schedule testing at convenient locations while managing occupational health services through a consistent process.
Combine Wellness Testing With Other Occupational Health Services
Wellness testing can be performed on its own or combined with other occupational health services. Employers may incorporate laboratory screening into programs that also include physical exams, vaccinations, hearing tests, vision screenings, respirator evaluations, pulmonary function testing, and other workplace health services.
The purpose of the evaluation determines which services should be ordered. Routine workplace wellness programs may focus on general health indicators, while medical surveillance programs may require specific testing based on workplace hazards or regulatory requirements.
Employers can also combine multiple services into a broader employee health program. This can make it easier to coordinate screenings for new hires, current employees, remote workers, and workforces spread across multiple locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is employee wellness testing?
Employee wellness testing includes laboratory and health screenings used to evaluate general health indicators as part of a workplace wellness or occupational health program. Depending on the screening ordered, testing may involve blood, urine, physical measurements, or other health assessments.
What is a wellness test?
A wellness test is a health screening used to evaluate one or more indicators of an individual's health. In the workplace, employers may use wellness tests as part of occupational physicals, employee health screenings, medical surveillance, or staff wellness programs.
What wellness tests are available for employees?
Available wellness tests can include a Basic Metabolic Panel, Urinalysis, Hepatic Function Panel, CBC, and other laboratory screenings. The appropriate test depends on the health information needed and the purpose of the employee evaluation.
What is included in an employee wellness screening?
An employee wellness screening can include laboratory tests, physical measurements, health assessments, and other occupational health services. Employers may choose individual services or combine several screenings based on their workplace wellness program.
Is wellness testing the same as drug testing?
No. Wellness testing evaluates health markers and body functions, while drug testing looks for specific drugs or drug metabolites. Employers may order both types of testing as part of their occupational health program, but they serve different purposes.
Can wellness testing be included with an occupational physical?
Yes. Employers may include laboratory wellness tests with occupational or pre-employment physicals when appropriate for the position or workplace program. The specific testing required depends on the purpose of the physical and the employer's requirements.
Can employers use wellness testing as part of a staff wellness program?
Yes. Employers can incorporate laboratory testing into broader staff wellness and workplace health initiatives. The appropriate screenings depend on the goals of the program and the type of health information being evaluated.
Can wellness testing be combined with other occupational health services?
Yes. Employers can combine employee wellness testing with physicals, vaccinations, hearing tests, vision screenings, respirator evaluations, pulmonary function testing, drug testing, and other occupational health services.