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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