question about pre-emplyment physical

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Specializes in oncology, transplant, OB.

About a month ago I had a pre-employment phsyical for my first job as a RN. They did the standard- draw blood, PPD, urine test, etc. When I went back 2 days later to have my PPD read, the MA said the results of my blood test were in and everything looked fine. I didn't think about it then, but I'm now curious about what they tested me for. I know the urine test was for drugs, and my PPD was negative. Does anyone know?

Thanks! :heartbeat

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

Maybe they were checking your titers for your vaccinations? Just a guess.

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Specializes in PICU/NICU.

If you didn't have your immunization records with you, they might have drawn titers for MMR, Chickenpox,ect. If "everything was fine"- your titers are probably within normal limits.

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Specializes in Surgical Telemetry.

My blood was drawn for titers, I think mainly Hep C, at my pre-employment screening.

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Specializes in ER, Infusion therapy, Oncology.

Ask the employee health nurse if you can get a copy.

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

Simply ask ... and you'll have your answer. There's no need for mystery.

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.
Simply ask ... and you'll have your answer. There's no need for mystery.

MLOS, is that you? Must be in fashion to change usernames. Maybe I will change mine.

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.
MLOS, is that you? Must be in fashion to change usernames. Maybe I will change mine.

Yep, it's me.

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