I would first ask the question, why am I doing this and is it necessary to
be part of the pre-employment assessment? ( I have been brought up to
believe that " if you don't know what to do with the answer, don't aks the
question").
However, if it is necessary and if the OH Physician cannot advise than I
would refer to the persons GP with a letter, setting out details of the
employees occupation.
As far as other positive tests are concerned I would do the same and make my
assessment depending on the type of work and the health risks involved. Hope
this helps.
Cynthia Atwell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Scaysbrook" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 8:17 PM
Subject: Pre-employment urinalysis
> Dear all,
>
> Can anyone advise me what to do if routine urinalysis shows haematuria at
a
> pre-employment stage. I have been down several routes including sending an
> MSU 'privately'. The subject has been discussed with my OHP on a number of
> occasions but each time I seem to get a different answer. Experience tells
> me that the majority are false positive results, however it is a finding
> that cannot be ignored. A suggestion has been not to do testing, but again
> the feeling is that would leave our department liable if we advised as
> employee was fit for a proposed role and was found to have a serious
> bladder/kidney problem early in their employ which could have been
detected
> on routine testing. If the employee lived locally, it isfeasible to repeat
> the test a week later, however some travel long distances and although we
> could ask for their return, this is not thought to be a practical
solution.
> We do advise them to visit their GP regarding the findings, and have on
> occasion (with consent) asked for a report.
>
> One more thought, what is the feeling about alternative findings such as
> protein or glucose.
>
> Many thanks
>
>
> Kim Scaysbrook
> Senior Nurse
> AvestaPolarit Stainless
> Sheffield
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