Select a clinically appropriate test menu for your workforce, delivery model, and reporting needs—from immediate fingerstick results to CLIA-certified reference-lab panels.
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A test menu designed for employer wellness programs
The PicMed employer biometric and lab test menu gives benefits leaders a structured choice between immediate-result screening, venipuncture reference-lab testing, and vital-sign measurement. The right configuration depends on the workforce, event format, participation goals, incentive design, budget, location count, and the type of participant experience the employer intends to provide.
PicMed does not force every population into one panel. A compact, immediate-result menu may fit an onsite event where throughput and results education are priorities. A broader reference-lab panel may fit a clinically focused campaign or an employer seeking additional aggregate population insight. Programs can pair testing with the health risk assessment for employers and MyPicMed reporting.
Clinical testing is governed by method and setting. PicMed uses CLIA-waived point-of-care testing for applicable immediate-result services and CLIA-certified reference laboratories for selected venipuncture panels. The CMS CLIA program sets federal quality standards for laboratory testing. Final test selection, availability, client communications, and any pricing are documented as your program scope and pricing needs.
At-a-glance test menu
| Test or measure | Method | Turnaround | Typical clinical use in employer screening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Lipid screening and participant education |
| HDL cholesterol | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Lipid profile context |
| LDL cholesterol | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Lipid profile context |
| Triglycerides | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Lipid profile context |
| Blood glucose | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Glucose awareness screening |
| HbA1c | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Longer-term glucose-pattern awareness |
| hs-CRP | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Inflammation-related risk context |
| ALT / AST | Fingerstick POC | Immediate at event | Liver-enzyme screening context |
| Basic metabolic panel + CBC | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Broad chemistry and blood-count context |
| Advanced lipid panel with LPP particle size | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Advanced lipid risk characterization |
| Inflammatory panel: ESR, hs-CRP, homocysteine | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Inflammatory and cardiovascular-risk context |
| Thyroid panel: TSH + full panel | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Thyroid-function context |
| Vitamin D, 25-hydroxy | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Vitamin D status assessment |
| Female hormone panel: FSH, estradiol, testosterone | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Hormone-related clinical context |
| Male panel: PSA, total testosterone, DHEA | Venipuncture, CLIA-certified reference lab | 3–5 business days | Prostate and hormone-related clinical context |
| Height, weight, BMI, waist, resting blood pressure | Vitals | Immediate at event | Cardiometabolic-risk context |
| Cotinine, optional | your chosen test method | your required turnaround | Tobacco-exposure verification or cessation-program context |
“Typical clinical use” describes screening context, not a diagnosis. Test availability, suitability, fasting requirements, participant eligibility, and follow-up language should be reviewed for each employer program.
Fingerstick point-of-care testing: immediate results at the event
Fingerstick point-of-care (POC) screening gives participants an immediate result and education during an onsite event. It supports efficient scheduled or shift-based appointments. A PicMed clinician collects the specimen, performs the approved test, records the result, and provides participant education within scope.
Lipid panel: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides
The core lipid menu includes total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Together, these measures provide a familiar starting point for cardiovascular-risk education. The employer receives only approved aggregate reporting, while the participant receives their own screening information and appropriate next-step guidance.
PicMed uses the employer-approved panel and clearly communicates any preparation instructions. Some lipid measures can be influenced by fasting status and the testing method. The event communication plan should therefore state whether fasting is requested, optional, or not part of the program and avoid promising a clinical diagnosis from a workplace screen.
Glucose and HbA1c
Blood glucose gives a point-in-time measurement. HbA1c reflects a longer-term glucose pattern, which can make it valuable in an employer screening program focused on cardiometabolic awareness. The American Diabetes Association identifies A1C and plasma-glucose tests among the measures used in clinical diabetes diagnosis. In PicMed’s employer setting, the tests are screening measures and should be paired with clear instructions to seek follow-up from a personal clinician when appropriate.
hs-CRP and ALT/AST
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) can provide inflammation-related context; ALT and AST are liver enzymes that may be included in a selected POC menu. These tests should not be marketed as standalone wellness scores. PicMed incorporates the employer-approved test explanation and participant education so the onsite experience remains accurate and respectful of clinical limits.
Venipuncture reference-lab testing: expanded panels with laboratory turnaround
Venipuncture supports more extensive panels processed by a CLIA-certified reference laboratory. PicMed confirms expected timing and participant communications before launch. This option requires careful event flow, specimen handling, results posting, and follow-up messaging.
Basic metabolic panel plus complete blood count
The basic metabolic panel (BMP) plus complete blood count (CBC) offers broad chemistry and blood-count context. Employers may select this panel when they want a more comprehensive laboratory-based view within an approved wellness campaign. The aggregate reporting plan must still be designed to prevent identification of individuals, especially in smaller locations or demographic segments.
Advanced lipid panel with LPP particle size
An advanced lipid panel with LPP particle size offers deeper lipid characterization than the core POC profile. It is appropriate only when the employer’s program objectives, clinical communication plan, and reference-lab process support that level of testing. Employers should not assume that a more detailed panel is automatically a better engagement strategy; participants need a clear explanation of what is included and how results will be delivered.
Inflammatory panel: ESR, hs-CRP, and homocysteine
This panel combines erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hs-CRP, and homocysteine for inflammatory and cardiovascular-risk context. Values require interpretation in the participant’s own clinical context; PicMed directs appropriate follow-up rather than suggesting the employer is assessing disease risk.
Thyroid, vitamin D, and hormone panels
The thyroid option includes TSH plus a full thyroid panel. Vitamin D testing uses the 25-hydroxy measure, which the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements identifies as the main indicator of vitamin D status. PicMed also offers a female hormone panel—FSH, estradiol, and testosterone—and a male panel—PSA, total testosterone, and DHEA—through the reference-lab workflow.
These selections need careful governance. Before selecting them, stakeholders should consider communications, privacy controls, eligibility, laboratory turnaround, and the path for personal follow-up. PicMed provides the selected workflow, secure results process, and aggregate reporting—not individual-result disclosure to the employer.
Vitals: essential context for every selected panel
Vitals provide the foundation for many onsite screenings: height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, and resting blood pressure. They are immediate and can pair with POC or reference-lab testing.
Resting blood pressure is particularly important because it supports a basic cardiovascular-risk conversation. The ACC/AHA hypertension guideline provides the clinical classification framework; a single workplace measurement should not be represented as a diagnosis. PicMed’s clinicians follow the selected protocol, document the result, and provide participant-facing education and escalation guidance within scope.
Optional cotinine testing can be included where it supports an approved tobacco-related program. The purpose, method, privacy handling, permitted use, incentive implications, and alternative processes should be defined before launch. Employers should have counsel review any design that connects a tobacco test to plan eligibility or an incentive.
How to choose between POC, reference-lab, and combined delivery
Start with the program objective and participant experience. Immediate POC results support event education; reference-lab panels require secure, results-pending communication. Then match the menu to staffing, specimen handling, appointment duration, and turnaround. Set privacy, aggregate-reporting, follow-up, and HRA or incentive rules before launch.
The strongest test menu is the one benefits, HR, clinical operations, privacy, and the employee communication plan can execute well.
Delivery, reporting, and billing
PicMed delivers selected menus nationwide through W-2 RNs and LPNs. Standard planning is 6–8 weeks, with a 2–3 week compressed delivery assessment for scopes that can be responsibly staffed and communicated. Employers may choose direct or insurance billing based on direct invoice or insurance billing.
MyPicMed supports participation, HRA integration, incentive tracking, and aggregate reporting. PicMed can also coordinate an approved pharmacy-voucher workflow and applicable state pharmacy board compliance.
For broader service planning, review onsite biometric screening and workplace health screenings. Both pages explain how the test menu fits within a complete employer wellness delivery model.
Frequently asked questions
What tests are included in PicMed’s employer biometric and lab test menu?
The menu includes fingerstick POC lipid, glucose, HbA1c, hs-CRP, and ALT/AST testing; venipuncture reference-lab panels; vital signs; and optional cotinine. Final selection depends on the approved program scope.
Which tests provide immediate results?
Fingerstick POC testing provides immediate event results for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, blood glucose, HbA1c, hs-CRP, and ALT/AST. Vitals are also immediate.
Which tests require venipuncture and a reference laboratory?
BMP plus CBC, advanced lipid with LPP particle size, inflammatory, thyroid, vitamin D, female hormone, and male panels are delivered through venipuncture and a CLIA-certified reference-lab workflow.
Does PicMed offer both CLIA-waived POC and CLIA-certified reference-lab services?
Yes. PicMed uses CLIA-waived POC testing for applicable immediate-result services and CLIA-certified reference laboratories for selected venipuncture panels.
Will an employer receive individual laboratory results?
No. Individual results are handled through the participant experience. Employer reporting is de-identified and aggregate, subject to the agreed reporting configuration.
Can the test menu support an HRA or wellness incentive?
Yes. MyPicMed can connect approved screening completion with HRA activity and incentive tracking. The employer and its advisors determine the program and incentive design.
How long do reference-lab results take?
Turnaround depends on the selected laboratory panel and program configuration. PicMed confirms the expected 3–5 business days before launch and provides participant communications for results-pending workflows.
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Select a test menu that fits the event, the population, and the reporting plan
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Related-programs internal link block: Use the test menu in a complete program: Onsite Biometric Screening | Workplace Health Screenings | Health Risk Assessment for Employers | MyPicMed Portal | Onsite Employee Wellness Programs
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