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Besides fulfilling physical evaluation (conducted by a certified doctor) registering vital signs (temperature,
pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure), the assessment must include the following:
Marijuana
Benzodiazepines
Amphetamines
Opiates
Cocaine
Barbiturates
Hepatitis Panel
Hepatitis A (Anti H.A.V. IgM)
Hepatitis B (surface antigen- IgM)
Hepatitis C (Anti HCV)
Additional laboratory analysis
C.B.C. (Complete Blood-Count)
VDRL (Syphilis) - (RPR or TPHA) (choose one)
Hemoglobin A1c (only if a crew member has diabetes or Blood Glucose was above normal)
Stool for Ova and parasite (for All Food and Beverage Positions)*See NOTES at the bottom of this
document.
Stool culture (for All Food and Beverage Positions)
T.B. Screening:
1. Immunoassay interferon γ release assay Laboratory Test ((QuantiFERON®-TB
Gold Test (QFT-GIT) or T–SPOT® test for tuberculosis screening (T–Spot)) OR
2. Tuberculin test, OR
3. Serial SPUTUM BK Test.
If the crewmember consents to be tested for Infecto-Contagious disease, a consent form must be
signed. Not giving consent to testing should never be a hiring consideration and consent to be
tested is completely voluntary.
Additional tests
Audiogram
Field Vision Tests
Electrocardiogram – (If abnormal, must perform Echocardiogram and Cardiological
Clearance)
TORAX PA X RAY
NOTES: Food Handlers are Bar, Restaurant, HSK and Galley departments personnel