METROPOLIS : HEALTH SCHEMES PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECK-UP PACKAGES FOR EVERYONE- BODY WATCH CORPORATE HEALTH CHECK-UP PACKAGES--PACE

Pre-employment background checks separate fact from fiction "A lot of employee problems can be solved in the hiring process. It’s easier to hire carefully than to fire someone later." Business owners recognize that good employees are essential to their companyˇ¦s growth, but identifying and hiring outstanding people is a perennial challenge. Pre-employment Health checks are one way to take some of the guesswork out of hiring. Small-business owners usually wear many hats, including that of human resources director. They base their occasional hiring decisions on a resume, an interview or two, and their gut instincts. A pre-employment check can verify or refute both resume information and those interview impressions. Air-Conditioned offices, a cafeteria serving wholesome meals and a state-of-art gym in-house and one would think that poor employee health is corporate history. Nothing is farther from the truth. As an executive yourself, you are no stranger to what life as a professional entails. Sedentary lifestyles, hectic schedules and impending deadlines diminish good health until before its too late. And the repercussions to your organization in terms of lost man-hours, lower productivity and dipping morale could be immense. So, in todays competitive environment the initiative remains stronger than ever to cultivate a resilient workforce. Balancing health and professional life neednt be the tightrope walk it appears. WIth PACE, a health check-up package for executives, your organization can ensure that personnel health is given the priority it deserves at the corporate level. Companies can select from a range of tests to create customized health check-up packages that best satisy their particular requirements. Nip your employees health woes in the bud with PACE. Call today to find out how!   PACE is a customized company health check-up programme which is designed to cater to the health needs of professionals GENERAL BODY HEALTH Blood Grouping (ABO & Rh) Knowledge of ones blood group is critical during emergencies transfusions and pregnancy Haemogram This test provides a detailed record of the findings in a thorough examination of the blood. This is important to determine your general health status and to screen for a variety of disorders, such as anemia, infection and leukemia ESR The ESR is a test that has been used to diagnose conditions associated with the acute and chronic inflammation, including infections, cancers, and autoimmune diseases. Physical Examination With this process, health care professionals investigate for signs of disease in patients. Urine Routine This test detects alterations in the compositions of the urine which helps in the diagnosis of many disorders. Stool Analysis A stool analysis diagnoses certain conditions affecting the digestive tract.   KIDNEY Renal Function Test Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), Serum Creatinine, Serum Uric acid & Urine routine examination are done  to evaluate renal function.   HYPER TENSION Blood Testing High  blood  pressure  is  called Hypertension.  It  leads  to  multi- organ  disorders  that  affect  the eyes, blood vessels, nerves and kidneys.   Blood   tests   such   as Lipid   Profile,   Renal   Profile, Haemogram, Electrolytes etc are part of this profile.   LIVER Liver Function Test Liver function tests include Serum Bilirubin,SGPT, Alkaline phosphatase, Proteins along with SGOT  and  GGTP.  Liver  function may   be   affected   because   of infective  hepatitis,  certain  drugs like   anti-tubercular   drugs   or excessive  alcohol  consumption. These  tests  help  to  differentiate between acute / chronic infective, obstructive and alcoholic liver diseases. HBsAg This  is  the  earliest  indicator  of acute hepatitis B infection.   CARDIAC HEALTH Lipid Profile Increasing incidence of heart attacks,strokes,high blood pressure,obesity at young age is of   concern.These may be lifestyle related in addition   to family   history   or   hereditary factors.Lipid   profile   (Serum Cholesterol,Triglycerides,   and LDL.  VLDL  and  HDL)  helps  to screen the people at risk. ECG ECG measures the rate,regularity of heartbeats and detects presence of any damage.     DIABETES Fasting Blood Sugar Diabetes  is  a  chronic  disease with  blood  sugar  levels  higher than  normal.  It  leads  to  multi- organ  disorders  that  affect  the eyes, blood vessels, nerves and kidneys.  Timely  diagnosis  and treatment  can  avoid  irreparable organ damage. Blood sugar level estimation is very useful to detect impaired  glucose  tolerance  and diabetes in time.   CANCER PSA(For Men) This procedure is used to screen for   prostate   cancer   in   men, determine  the  necessity  for  a biopsy  of  the  prostrate,  monitor effectiveness   of   treatment   for prostate   cancer,   and   detect recurrence of prostate cancer. Pap Smear (For Women) This test is employed to screen for  cervical  cancer  and  certain vaginal or uterine infections.   STRESS TEST Treadmill Test This test helps a doctor find out how well the heart handles work. As the body works harder during the test, it requires more oxygen causing the heart to pump more blood.   The   test   determines   if there  is  reduced  blood  supply from the arteries to the heart.   OTHERS X-ray Chest Looks for any deformities in chest Sonography It is commonly used to study internal body organs and imaging soft tissues of the body. Spirometry Spirometry (measurement of breath)is the most widely used Pulmonary Function Tests(PFTs).It is used to measure lung function,specifically the amount (volume) of and/or speed(flow) at which air can be inhaled and exhaled.   Performed using a Spirometer,this test is used to assess conditions like  asthma,pulmonary fibrosis,cystic fibrosis,and COPD(ChronicObstructive Pulmonary diseases). Audiometry This test measures the hearing capacity of an individual and makes use of an Audiometer to diagnose the extent of hearing loss in an individual suspected of suffering from the same or other ear disorders. Ophthalmic Examination A standard ophthalmic exam comprises of a series of tests which assess the  vision and health of an individuals eyes and enable the early detection of the onset of eye problems.   FAQs   Why is there a need for a company health check-up? Stress and general negligence are a part of daily life and, more so of, the fast-paced corporate life. Rife with punishing schedules and hectic lifestyles, little time and effort actually go into the pursuit of good health and its maintenance. PACE is a customized company health-check up programme designed to assess and monitor the health status of executives while advising preventive health measures   How frequently do these tests need to be done? For executives between 30 and 40 years of age, PACE tests are recommended every alternate year. Whereas for executives above 40 years of age, PACE tests are recommended every successive year. Some tests may be required at more frequent intervals and may depend on the results of additional tests. For instance, Low Hb with microcytic hypochromic picture may require additional tests – Serum Iron, TIBC with or without Hb electrophoresis.   Drug of Abuse Employee Drug Addiction & Pre Employment Drug Testing Employers entrust their workers with a vast array of responsibilities in their businesses. Many employers feel it is necessary for prospective employees to submit to a pre-employment drug screening. This is especially true in corporated like BPOs and call centres. Employers are bound by law to provide a safe working environment for their employees, to minimize the risks of accidents or injuries. This is one of the most common reasons for drug testing in the workplace. Employers understand that drug abuse may alter reasoning and logical abilities, thereby causing unnecessary and preventable workplace accidents. We recognize each company has unique drug testing requirements and we can customize each program to fit those needs. MARIJUANA (ganja) COCAINE OPIATES-HEROINE (diacetylmorphine) AMPHETAMINE BARBITURATES METHAQUALONES METHADONE BENZODIAZEPENE PROPOXYPHENE PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP) MARIJUANA (ganja) Symptoms Euphoria, slowed thinking, confusion, impaired balance and coordination. These may lead to cough, respiratory infection, impaired memory, learning, increased heart rate, panic attack and addiction. Detection period for Marijuana Marijuana is detectable in urine for 48-72 hours after single use. Habitual or chronic use can be detected in urine for up to 12 weeks depending on quantity, duration, and frequency of use. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Naproxen Ketprofen Promethazine (Phenergan, Promethagan) Riboflavin (B2, Hempseed Oil) Kidney infection (Kidney disease, Diabetes) Liver Disease Dronabinol (Marinol) COCAINE Symptoms Increased heart rate, blood pressure, exhilaration /increase energy, increase mental alertness, increase temperature. All this may lead to increase temperature, decrease appetite, weight loss, nervousness, insomnia /chest pain. Detection period for Cocaine Cocaine is detectable in urine for 48-72 hours after use. Very low concentrations of Cocaine may be detectable in urine during the initial several hours, but benzoylegonine persists at a detectable concentration for 48 hours. Long-term habitual users may have traces of cocaine remain in the system for longer than the standard 3 days. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Kidney infection (Kidney disease) Liver infection (liver disease) Diabetes Amoxicillin, tonic water OPIATES-HEROINE (diacetylmorphine) Symptoms Relief from pain, Euphoria, drowsiness, staggering, gait. This will lead to nausea, constipation, confusion, respiration, depression, sedation, addiction, coma and death. Detection period for Opiates Opiates can stay in your system for anywhere between 1-4 days. Morphine (Morphine & Codeine are derivatives of Opiates) stays in the body for atleast 84 hours; Codeine, for at least 2-5 days; and Opium for 24-48 hours. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Poppy seeds Tylenol with codeine Most prescription pain medications Cough suppressants with Dextromethorphan (DXM) Nyquil Kidney infection, Kidney Disease Diabetes, Liver Disease AMPHETAMINE Symptoms: Increased -Heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, exhilaration, -Mental alertness and rapid breathing. These may lead to weight loss, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, delirium, panic, impulsive Behavior, aggressiveness Detection period for amphetamines Amphetamines are normally detectable in urine for 24-72 hours after use. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Over the counter diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim) Over the counter nasal sprays (Vicks inhaler, Afrin) Asthma medications (Marax, Bronkaid Tablets, Primatine Tablets) Prescription medications (Adderall, Amfepramone, Cathne, Etafediabe, Morazone, Phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, benzphetamine, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, dexdenfluramine, Redux, mephentermine, Mesocarb, methoxyphenamine, phentermine, amineptine, pholedrine, hydroymethamphetamine, Dexedrine, amifepramone, clobenzorex, fenproyorex, mefenorex, fenelylline, Didrex, dextroamphetamine, methphenidate, Ritalin, pemoline, Cylert, selegiline, Deprenyl, Eldepryl, Famprofazone) BARBITURATES Symptoms: -Reduce anxiety, feeling of well being, lowered inhibition -Low pulse, low breathing, low blood pressure -Poor concentration leads to fatigue confusion -Impares- coordination -Memory and judgment -Respiration depression Detection period for Barbiturate Variable. Range of 30 hours to several weeks depending on the duration of action of the drug taken. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Dilantin, Fiorinal, Phenobarbital and Fiorcert. Fiorinal and derivatives are often prescribed for migraine and chronic tension headaches. METHAQUALONES Symptoms Sedative like barbiturates Detection period for Methaqualone Methaqualone can be detected in urine for up to 90 hours. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive None reported. METHADONE Symptoms: Narcotic /analgesic Detection period for Methadone Methadone can be detected in urine for up to 48 hours. Depending on the duration of drug use, it may be detectable for up to a week. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Poppy seeds Tylenol with codeine Most prescription pain medications Cough suppressants with Dextromethorphan (DXM) Nyquil BENZODIAZEPENE Symptoms: Sedation, drowsiness, suppression of anxiety, feeling of well being, low bloodpreassue and poor concentration which leads to dizziness, fatigue, confusion, impaired memory and judgment Detection period for Benzodiazapine Short-term detection period ˇV 1-5 days Long-term detection period ˇV 1-3 weeks Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive None reported. PROPOXYPHENE Symptoms: Analgesic Detection period for Propoxyphene Propoxyphene can be detected in urine for up to 1-3 days. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Methadone PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP) Symptoms: Euphoria, hyper vigilance, impulsive, -psycomotor agitation, nystagmous, increased heart rate, increase BP, increase numbness, gait, imbalance, speech disturbance. Detection period for PCP PCP is cleared from the bloodstream with a relatively long half-life of 7-11 hours. Because it is a lipid (fat) soluble drug, detection in the urine is possible up to 48 hours or longer post dose. Substances or conditions that may cause a false positive Diazepam as well as Dextromethorphan (an ingredient in some cough medicines) may cause a false positive for PCP. We are happy to tailor health screen packages to meet your needs. Food handlers package Food safety is an increasingly important public health issue. Governments all over the world are intensifying their efforts to improve food safety. It can be difficult to assess the risk posed by food handlers infected with potentially foodborne infectious diseases as they are often the victims of, rather than the source of, an outbreak. Nevertheless, food handlers infected with certain pathogens who in some instances may not even be symptomatic - can and do pose a risk to food safety. All food business operators are responsible for managing food safety risks in order to protect consumers. Issues such as food handler health screening, assessment of fitness to work and the application of work exclusion criteria are comprehensively carried out to minimize any kind of potential threat of outbreaks of foodborne disease. General Body Profile CBC ESR Urine Routine Stool Routine Blood Group & Rh Factor X-Ray (Chest) General Physical Examination Cardiac Risk profile ECG We are happy to tailor health screen packages to meet your needs. Instructions for health check up The following guidelines will help you through the various service areas during the conduct of the Preventive Health Checks. Please ensure that the following instructions are adhered to while you come for the health checks. Kindly make a prior appointment for the package you are interested in. You are advised to be on empty stomach for 12 hrs. (Please ensure that you have not had morning cup of tea, coffee or an other fluids except plain water before you come for health check). Do not ingest any medication or alcohol and do not smoke or chew tobacco before your check Kindly get your stool specimen in sterile container. If you are taking any other medication Please bring all your medical prescriptions and medical records with you Changing room with Lockers would be provided safely secure your valuables whilst your Since various tests (viz: ECG, Stress test) require changing into patient robes, separate changing rooms and lockers are provided to keep your belongings safely. You are required to provide first sample of blood in the phlebotomy area. You will be requested to take breakfast and provide second sample of blood exactly after 2 hours of breakfast. You can take your regular medication after your breakfast. The breakfast provided, contains the sufficient amount of calories required for post Prandial blood test. Medical History: This would require to answer a very structured questionnaire, which shall help our medical staff to assess current state of health. After providing a sample of blood and medical history will be required to undergo the various investigations mentioned below according to the package: ECG X-ray Chest TMT (Stress Test). Once you have completed the entire battery of tests, our customer care executive shall schedule a review appointment with our consultants who would discuss the test results with you and provide you with relevant recommendations. Female customers who are pregnant are advised not to undergo X-ray chest. Since the various tests would require you to change into patient gowns frequently it is advisable to wear appropriately comfortable clothes and footwear. If in any case you are unable to provide us with your stool sample please ensure that the same reaches to us by the evening or next day morning. List of clients Metropolis has been providing preventive health services to Corporates like IT ,Banking sector, Pharma Industry, BPOs, leading Insurance companies. Some of our esteemed clientele include Satyam, Infosys, Wipro, Syntel, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, Novartis, Abbott, Glenmark, HCL, Cognizant, ICICI, HDFC, OM Kotak, Bajaj Allianz, ING Vyasa, Birla Sunlife, Siemens, WellspunˇK. Contact: Mumbai Contact address :Metropolis Health Services (I) Pvt. Ltd Shop No 2, #3 view Cooperative Housing Society,V.S.marg,Opposite Bengal Chemicals,Prabhadevi Worli-400025   Contact department : Health Check up department Contact Nos. : 022 -24301423/83/93                                                                                            E-mail :  healthcheckup@metropolisindia.com               bharti.gala@metropolisindia.com               rohan.paralkar@metropolisindia.com         Timings : 7.30 am to 4.00 pm(Monday to Saturday) Bangalore Contact address: Gokula Metropolis Clinical Laboratories Basement M.S. Ramaiah Memorial Hospital New BEL Road, MSRIT Post, Bangalore -560 054. Contact department : Health Check up department Contact Nos.: 080-40528400, fax:080-40528429                                                                          E-mail address : anilkumar.gm@metropolisindia.com                          archanas@metropolisindia.com                          elizabeth@metropolisindia.com Timings : 08:00 am to 04:00 pm(Monday to Saturday) Chennai Contact address : Lister Metropolis No. 13, Jagannathan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai ˇV6600 034 Contact department: Health Check up department Contact Nos. : 044 641 002 / 2827 8971 E-mail address : ravi@metropolisindia.com Timings : 08:00 am to 04:00 pm(Monday to Saturday) Noida Contact address :F-15, Sector 8, Near Vasundhara Check post, Noida-201301  Tel: 91-0120-402 1700   Customer Support no: 91-0120-4021717-21 Mobile: 9971485327, 9910986018   Email: delhi@metropolisindia.com Contact department : Health Check up department Contact Nos : (0120) 4265514/4021760 Contact Person : Ms. Jyoti E-mail address : ncr_healthcheckup@metropolisindia.com                          Pune Contact address :Golwilkar Metropolis Health Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. 17 / a, Karve road, Pune - 411004 Contact department : Health Check up department Contact Nos.: 020-25440852 Contact Persons: Ms. Aparna, Ms.Vaidya E-mail address : drgl@metropolisindia.com                                                                                                                                       Top