Occupational Health Blood Tests

Clinician-led blood testing services to support workplace and occupational health requirements.

Holden’s Chemist Express provides occupational health blood tests for employers, agencies,
contractors, and individuals who require testing as part of their role or placement.
All blood tests are taken by trained staff under clinical governance and sent to accredited laboratories for analysis.

Who occupational health blood tests are for

• Employers arranging health screening for staff
• Healthcare and care sector workers
• Agency workers and contractors
• Construction, logistics, and industrial roles
• Education and childcare staff
• Self-employed individuals with workplace health requirements

We provide testing and results to support occupational requirements.
Employment or placement decisions remain the responsibility of the employer.

Blood tests we offer for occupational health

The following blood tests are commonly requested for occupational health and workplace screening:

• Hepatitis B immunity (anti-HBs)
• MMR immunity status
• Varicella (chickenpox) immunity
• TB screening (IGRA blood test)
• General health and fitness blood tests
• Diabetic monitoring (HbA1c)

If you are unsure which test is required, we can help clarify this before your appointment.

How the blood testing process works

1. Book an appointment at a participating branch
2. Attend your appointment for blood sample collection
3. Samples are sent to an accredited laboratory
4. Results are returned securely
5. Results are shared according to agreed arrangements

Turnaround times vary depending on the test and laboratory processing.

Preparation for your blood test

For most occupational health blood tests, you can eat and drink as normal unless advised otherwise.

It is important that you are well hydrated before your appointment.
As a guide, try to drink 1–2 glasses of water in the hour before attending.

If fasting is required for your test, this will be explained at the time of booking.
If you are unsure, please contact the pharmacy before your appointment.

Confidentiality and clinical governance

All occupational health blood tests are delivered under clinical governance,
with appropriate consent, record-keeping, and data protection processes in place.

Results are handled confidentially and shared only with authorised parties.

Locations offering occupational health blood tests

• Holden’s Chemist Scawsby, Doncaster
  Occupational health blood testing and screening services.
• Holden’s Chemist Express, Newark – 77B Eton Avenue, NG24 4JH
  Occupational health blood testing and diabetic monitoring services.

Please contact us to confirm availability and arrange an appointment.

Employer and business enquiries

If you are an employer or agency arranging occupational health blood tests for staff,
we are happy to discuss requirements and testing options.

Contact us to arrange individual appointments or discuss ongoing screening needs.