Biometric Screenings
Onsite biometric screening information, alternative screening options and FAQ's
Option #2: Alternative Screening
If your location or schedule falls outside of the onsite screening schedule, you may choose to use a:
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Personal healthcare proviver / physician
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Local lab provider (Quest, LabCorp, etc...)
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Area pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, HEB, etc...)
Please check services and fees before you go
Alternative screening results must be signed by an authorized representative and uploaded through the dashboard by the May 1, 2027 deadline.
Please be sure that your results have the following:
-Total Cholesterol
-HDL Cholesterol
-LDL Cholesterol
-Triglycerides
-Glucose
-Blood Pressure
-Current Body Weight
Option #1: Onsite Screening
The Wellness Program provides onsite biometric screenings and health assessments where possible.
This annual screening is a helpful tool that evaluates your cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, and blood pressure. Please note that this screening is NOT a replacement for a routine annual physical and is only used for early disease detection and intervention.
Onsite biometric screenings are offered at most locations each year (January - April).
Onsite biometric screening schedules and details for each location are site specific. Screening schedules with locations, dates and times are shared by December 31 each year.
To schedule an onsite screening at your location between January 1 and April 30, click below.
PLEASE NOTE:
*Biometric Screenings are open from January - April each year and are offered onsite as a courtesty where available. Please note that individuals who are located at jobsites that do not offer onsite screenings may contact the program administrator to discuss other options or use the results of a recent physical in place of a screening. Please see the biometric screenings page for more information and next steps.
Screening schedules for each worksite are finalized and shared with participants by December 31.
Biometric screenings at FWWR yards do not require an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
If Biometric Screenings are a requirement for participation in your company's Wellness Program, you may have a few questions. Here are some helpful tips to prepare you for your screening appointment:
"What is a biometric screening?"
A biometric screening is an evaluation of a person's overall health by testing the following physical factors:
- Blood Pressure
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol ("Good" Cholesterol)
- LDL Cholesterol ("Bad" Cholesterol)
- Triglycerides
- Blood Glucose
- Total Body Weight
"Where and when will I have my biometric screening?"
Your company's Wellness program will offer individual biometric screenings at most company
locations between January 1 - April 30.
Check with your company's Wellness Coordinator to inquire about scheduling
for your specific location.
"Do I have to fast before my screening?"
Although it is best to fast before your biometric screening, it is not required.
If you need to eat a light snack before your appointment in order to take medication or due to your
work shift/schedule you can still complete your screening on the same day.
If you do require a light snack is best to avoid high fat and high sugar content foods.
"Do you have to draw blood for the tests? Will it hurt?"
The cholesterol and glucose tests are measured with a whole blood sample that is taken with a single finger stick.
Most people don't feel any discomfort during the finger stick and are often surprised at how easy the process is.
The results are available within just a few minutes.
"How do I know if my results are within the recommended guidelines?"
Your Wellness Coordinator will go over the test results with you and can also provide you with suggestions and tools to help you improve your numbers if they fall out of the recommended range.
Click here for current guidelines and recommendations for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.