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TSshinchan99
post Aug 18 2017, 11:13 AM, updated 8y ago

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Hi all,

I've recently job a new job offer. I've signed and email back to the company my offer letter. Now they request me to do pre-employment medical check up.

Question:
1. What test is included for pre-employment medical check up? As I know only urine test and x-ray. Is blood test neccessary?
2. I am actually quite worried, because i just attended recently a comprehensive blood & urine test by pathlab. Results show i have a higher level of LDL (Bad choresterol) and uric acid as well as a bad result for my liver (due to probably lack of sleep, alcohol or smoking). I am actually a non-smoker, but alcohol yes during younger years, now already cut a lot probably 1 can of beer in 1-2 months.. Will all these mentioned results from the testing result in me being rejected the new job offer? Btw, i'm very active in sports (badminton every 3 times in a week, running every month from marathon event)
3. In general my weight is slightly heavier and taller than the average people, will this result me having a higher level of everything compared to the norm chart?
4. Normally how long does it take for clinics to produce the medical check up result? For x-ray & Urine test
5. On what type of illness normally they will reject your job application?

Kindly advise for those who had experience smile.gif Thank you for the enlightenment
TSshinchan99
post Aug 18 2017, 12:41 PM

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Does the doctor give letter or opinion whether I am fit for this job or not? Or they just produce the result on urine and x ray ?
TSshinchan99
post Aug 18 2017, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(Jujubeanery @ Aug 18 2017, 06:16 PM)
I work for a hr department. The medical tests are subject to the type of job you are involved with. For example, if you are in F&B industry, the tests will include more like stool tests and typhoid injection cos you deal with food products. If only office job, typically test includes blood pressure, cholesterol, blood tests, eye sight and other simple ones. Normally all the tests will be written in the medical letter your company will give to pass to the relevant clinic. If it's not you can ask them cos you have the right to know, it's your body anyway.

High cholestrol, bp, alcoholism, obesity, poor lung function because of smoking is a BIG NO NO. Small tip from what i heard in hr departments is that in the case they know you have high cholestrol or overweight, they will ask you to exercise or go on some good health programmes to resolve the issue before reapplying or taking up the offer IF they really want you.

Medical check up also involves dr asking your family's history of diseases and your exercise habits. In the end of the day, doesn't matter you are active in sports or what, what is important is what the test results tell the doctor whether to deem you as fit or unfit for the job.

Medical test results usually takes a week for the clinic to send to the company provided that it is a good and reputable workplace.

I mentioned some of the illnesses that companies reject on the above already but just to add: HIV is also a no in malaysia unless it is a truly mat salleh company that has clear policies on discrimination. Most companies in Malaysia don't accept. They won't tell that it's cos of the HIV status but they might just say other reasons.

Dont worry based on your description i dont think you will be rejected
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Many thanks for your enlightenment!
TSshinchan99
post Aug 24 2017, 08:48 AM

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QUOTE(Dern @ Aug 23 2017, 09:52 PM)
unless you have severe illness, then they will reject(depends on insurance provider), else dont think it will be an issue. blood test is usually for sugar level, cholesterol, check blood diseases like STD & HIV, urine for drug test. I think not to worry, unless you have a severe medication. of course I cant speak for you as Ive done pre-employment medical check-up myself, all of it is negative.
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Many thanks for your assurance biggrin.gif

I'm going in for pre-employment medical check up this Saturday at KJMC.. hope everything will be ok..
TSshinchan99
post Aug 24 2017, 09:19 AM

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Alright just an update for those who want to know further..

Went to Kelana Jaya Medical Centre about 11am.. Reach there register at counter, and they will pass you a bottle for urine sample.. After that, take chest x-ray.. Then waited for about 15 minutes, the MO called me in with all my results.. The MO will fill up the particulars of the report and finally conclude whether you are fit to work or not.. Total cost RM 67 all in..

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TSshinchan99
post Jan 30 2018, 08:30 AM

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QUOTE(derik87 @ Jan 29 2018, 09:33 PM)
so no blood test?
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No blood test involved..

 

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