Pre-employment medical exam in the Philippines: what to expect

You can finish your pre-employment medical exam in one visit at our Marulas branch in Valenzuela. Here is what HR’s list of medical requirements usually means.

What is usually included

Every employer has its own list, so always follow the one HR gave you. Most lists include:

• Physical exam with a doctor, including height, weight, blood pressure and vision
• CBC (complete blood count)
• Urinalysis
• Fecalysis
• Chest X-ray

Depending on the job, employers may add a hepatitis B screening (common for food and healthcare work), an ECG, or other tests. Send a photo of your list on Viber and we will tell you what we can do.

What to bring and how to prepare

• The list or referral form, plus any form the doctor must sign
• A valid ID
• Your glasses or contact lenses, for the vision check

The night before:

• Sleep well. Lack of sleep can raise your blood pressure.
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
• Fast only if your list includes fasting blood sugar or a lipid profile.
• Drink water so you can give a urine sample.
• If you can, bring a stool sample in a clean, dry container.

Women who have their period should tell our staff. Urinalysis may need to be done on another day.

How long it takes

Most basic lab results are released the same day, and a chest X-ray result usually takes 24 to 48 hours. If your start date is close, come as early in the week as you can.

Doing it at Sunrise

The doctor, the laboratory and the X-ray are in one building at our Marulas branch, so you do not go from clinic to clinic. Rates depend on your list; send it on Viber for a quote, or see our pre-employment medical details.

Tests mentioned in this article

• Pre-employment medical
• Chest X-ray
• CBC (complete blood count)

This article is general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor.