A screening RFP should define the measures, collection method, result workflow, and optional add-ons—not just ask for a generic “biometric.” PicMed offers an adaptable menu for nationwide onsite screening events, including instant fingerstick capabilities and venous blood draws.
Core biometric measures
| Measure | What it measures | Collection / program note |
|---|---|---|
| Lipid panel | Cholesterol-related markers used in cardiovascular risk conversations. | Fingerstick or venous workflow can be scoped. |
| Glucose | Blood glucose level. | Available in applicable point-of-care and laboratory designs. |
| Blood pressure | Systolic and diastolic blood pressure. | Onsite clinical measurement. |
| BMI | Body mass index from height and weight. | Onsite measurement. |
| Waist circumference | Waist measurement used with other health indicators. | Onsite measurement. |
Optional screening add-ons
- A1c: an indicator of average blood glucose over time.
- Cotinine: a nicotine metabolite screening that may support a tobacco-related program requirement.
- PSA: a prostate-specific antigen test available as an add-on.
- TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone testing available as an add-on.
Fingerstick or venous: specify the right approach
Fingerstick screening supports an efficient event and applicable instant results through CLIA-waived point-of-care testing. Venous blood draws support a full laboratory workflow. PicMed can deliver both onsite; the proposal should state which measures use each method, the expected result path, and whether a blended design is needed.
RFP comparison checklist
- List each required and optional measure by name.
- Require the vendor to state fingerstick, venous, or both for each applicable test.
- Ask how employees receive individual results and how employers receive aggregate data.
- Specify HRA, incentives, and offsite completion requirements.
Capabilities & Compliance
- HIPAA-compliant: MyPicMed supports secure individual results and employer-facing aggregate reporting.
- CLIA-waived point-of-care testing: used for applicable instant-result screening components.
- Clinical consistency: W-2 clinical staff plus local RN/LPN partners in every market.
- Choice of collection method: onsite fingerstick and venous blood-draw capabilities can be specified in the RFP.
- Nationwide delivery: one clinical partner for events in all 50 states.
Plan the complete screening program
See the nationwide biometric screening overview for event delivery and remote options. Review MyPicMed reporting and HRA integration, then consider pairing screenings with onsite flu clinics.
Request a proposal
Send your required measures, employee population, and reporting needs. PicMed will return a test-menu scope that identifies collection options, onsite workflow, and data deliverables.