1. Registration & Identification

• Passport verification
• Photograph capture
• Biometric verification (if required)
• Medical file creation

2. Physical Examination

General Assessment

• Height
• Weight
• BMI
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse Rate
• Body Temperature
• Respiratory Rate

System Examination

• Eyes
• Ears
• Nose
• Throat
• Neck
• Heart
• Lungs
• Abdomen
• Skin
• Nervous System
• Musculoskeletal System

3. Haematology Tests

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Measures:

Differential Count

• Neutrophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Eosinophils
• Basophils

ESR

• Detects inflammation

Blood Group

• ABO Group
• Rh Factor

4. Biochemistry Tests

Blood Sugar

• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
• Random Blood Sugar (RBS)

Kidney Function Tests (KFT)

• Serum Creatinine
• Blood Urea
• Uric Acid

Liver Function Tests (LFT)

• ALT (SGPT)
• AST (SGOT)
• Bilirubin
• Albumin
• Total Protein
• ALP

Lipid Profile

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL
• LDL
• Triglycerides
• VLDL

Electrolytes

• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride

5. Serology & ELISA Tests

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) detects antibodies or antigens.

Common Overseas Screening

• HIV I & II
• HBsAg
• Anti-HCV
• VDRL/RPR (Syphilis)

Related diseases commonly screened:

• HIV/AIDS
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Syphilis

6. Virology Tests

Viral Disease Screening

• HIV Screening
• Hepatitis B Screening
• Hepatitis C Screening

Confirmatory Testing (if needed)

• PCR
• Viral Load Tests
• Repeat ELISA

7. Clinical Pathology

Urine Routine Examination

Physical Examination

• Color
• Appearance
• Specific Gravity
• pH

Chemical Examination

• Sugar
• Protein
• Ketone
• Blood
• Bilirubin

Microscopy

• RBC
• WBC/Pus Cells
• Bacteria
• Crystals
• Casts

Stool Examination (if required)

• Parasites
• Worms
• Ova
• Occult Blood

8. Radiology

Digital Chest X-Ray

Purpose:

• Detect Tuberculosis
• Detect lung infection
• Detect lung fibrosis
• Detect pleural disease

Most overseas medical examinations require:

• Chest PA View

9. Vision Examination

Eye Test

• Visual Acuity
• Near Vision
• Distance Vision

Color Vision

• Color Blindness Screening

10. Hearing Examination

Checks:

• Hearing ability
• Ear abnormalities
• Ear infection

11. Cardiology Tests (When Required)

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Records heart electrical activity.

Purpose:

• Detect arrhythmia
• Detect heart disease

12. Tuberculosis Screening

Primary Test:

• Chest X-Ray

Additional Tests if X-Ray is suspicious:

• Sputum AFB
• GeneXpert
• TB Culture

13. Drug Screening (Country/Employer Specific)

May test for:

• Amphetamines
• Cannabis
• Cocaine
• Opiates
• Other prohibited substances

14. Female-Specific Tests (When Required)

• Pregnancy Test
• Gynecological Assessment

15. Sample Collection

Blood Sample

Common tubes:

Urine Sample

• 20–50 mL midstream urine

Sputum Sample

• For TB testing if required

Stool Sample

• For parasite screening if required

16. Final Medical Fitness Assessment

The physician reviews:

• Physical Examination
• Laboratory Results
• Chest X-Ray
• Vision Results
• Additional Tests

Final status may be:

• Fit
• Fit with Remarks
• Temporarily Unfit
• Unfit (depending on the destination country's regulations)

Tests Most Commonly Required for GCC Countries

For destinations such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, the core panel typically includes:

✓ Physical Examination
✓ CBC
✓ Blood Sugar
✓ HIV Test
✓ HBsAg
✓ Anti-HCV
✓ Urine Routine Examination
✓ Digital Chest X-Ray
✓ Vision Test
✓ Medical Fitness Certification

If you are preparing for an interview or laboratory job, I can also provide the normal reference ranges and interpretation of every CBC, biochemistry, ELISA, virology, and urine test parameter.