what is biometric screening

A biometric screening is a clinical screening performed for employees at a companys workplace or a commercial lab facility to identify and monitor certain health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. It is a type of screening that measures physical characteristics such as height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, and aerobic fitness tests. Biometric screenings can tell employees a lot about themselves and their health, including if they are clinically obese, at risk for cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, or diabetes. The screening will include either a venipuncture or fingerstick blood draw, as well as the measurement of biometric values. Following the completion of a biometric screening, many employees will receive health information pertaining to the findings during the screening. Biometric screenings can establish a baseline to help patients test their risk for various health issues and identify specific health conditions. Employers may request biometric screenings to provide a baseline assessment on the overall health of their workforce and monitor emerging health conditions that may lead to more serious health concerns.