What will be assessed during the Haj Medical Assessment?
The Haj Medical Assessment includes the following tests and assessments:
Section | Tests conducted |
Blood Tests | Blood Glucose (HbA1c) |
Haemoglobin | |
eGFR | |
Liver Profile - Albumin, Bilirubin and INR | |
Pregnancy (if applicable) | |
Laboratory Tests and Physical Examination | Blood Pressure |
Chest X-ray | |
ECG | |
BMI | |
Mini-Cognitive Assessment | |
Mobility Test | Fall history |
Timed Up and Go Test: The applicant will rise from a standard armchair, may push off armrests, walk 3 metres at a normal pace, turn, walk back, and sit down again. The whole sequence is timed from start to finish. | |
Gait quality: The doctor will observe applicant’s quality and independence of gait over a short distance. | |
6-Minute Walk Test: The applicant will walk as far as they can in 6 minutes, at their own pace. They may slow down or stop and rest if needed and resume walking when able. The doctor will inform them when the time is up. |
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