What are the items included in the pre-employment medical examination?
Disease description:
I'm about to start a new job and need to undergo a pre-employment medical examination. I'd like to know what items are included in the pre-employment medical checkup so I can prepare in advance.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The purpose of a pre-employment medical examination is to comprehensively assess a job applicant's physical condition. It generally includes basic physical examination, internal medicine examination, blood tests, liver and kidney function tests, and routine urine tests.
The basic physical examination includes measurements of height, weight, and blood pressure to understand fundamental physical indicators. During the internal medicine examination, the physician will use methods such as auscultation and palpation to evaluate the functions of vital organs including the heart, lungs, liver, and spleen. The surgical examination primarily checks for abnormalities in the skin, limbs, and spine.
Blood tests are essential components of the examination. A complete blood count can detect blood-related diseases such as anemia and infections. Liver function tests, including indicators like alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), reflect liver health. Kidney function tests focus on indicators such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to assess kidney function.
In addition, routine urine tests examine the presence of protein, red blood cells, white blood cells, etc., in the urine to screen for urinary system diseases. Certain positions may also require an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect potential heart diseases, and a chest X-ray to check for lung abnormalities. Different companies and positions may emphasize different medical tests, so specific requirements should follow the employer's instructions.
