Workplace blood testing sessions
Run blood testing sessions at offices and sites for employers who offer health checks to staff.
- £1k-4k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
You visit workplaces on set days and take blood samples from employees who have signed up for health screening, or for occupational health tests. Samples go to an accredited lab.
Your first three steps
- Complete accredited phlebotomy training and build experience with supervised practice
- Contact occupational health providers and wellbeing companies in your area to offer session cover
- Put together a simple service pack with prices, infection control procedures and insurance details to send to employers
Who pays
Employers, occupational health providers and corporate wellbeing companies.
How it makes money
A fee per session or per person tested, agreed with the employer or provider. Several people in one visit makes the travel time more worthwhile.
Skills that help
- Confident venepuncture on many people in a row
- Organised and good at scheduling
- Professional manner with businesses
- Clear record keeping and consent checks
Watch out for
- Insurance that covers clinical work in other people's premises, check with an insurer
- Whether you need regulator registration such as with the Care Quality Commission, depending on what you offer and where you are in the UK
- Health data is sensitive, check your data protection duties, including ICO registration
- Safe transport of samples within the lab's time limits and temperature rules
- Employers may be slow to commit, so expect a gap before regular work builds up
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Everything you need to start: workplace blood testing sessions
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a workplace blood testing service?
Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £4,000, depending on equipment, insurance, training and transport for samples. These are estimates, so get quotes before you set a budget.
How much can workplace blood testing earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many employers you work with and how often you run sessions. These are estimates, and regular work can take time to build.
What should I check before offering blood tests at workplaces?
Check insurance that covers clinical work on other people's premises, and whether you need regulator registration such as with the Care Quality Commission. Also check data protection duties, including ICO registration, and sample transport rules.
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