Maud

Thanks. I'll have a look at that. I have had confirmation Bangkok Pattaya Hospital can do what I need, but they compel a consultation prior to the test and so on. I'll keep my fingers crossed this homework is not required, but I'd rather get my ducks aligned - just in case.

I've sent you a message to your inbox.

In UK, it takes about 5 days, so I'm accepting of that sort timeframes. If I develop a UTI, I want it gone, not to be feeding it ineffective antibiotics for too long.

Yes. I have been in correspondence with Dr Olivier, but he only does the dip stick profiling, which is not what I may need. H referred me back to my Uro Consultant, which is all very fine, but if I end up with a UTI he won't do anything meaningful without a culture. Bit of a catch 22. Thankfully, at the moment this is just preparation for a "what if", but I am a bit urologically challenged so it makes sense to be prepared. I'll contact Lifecare by email and ask if they can help or direct me.

Thanks. I have used them before, on previous visits. It's now trying to ascertain if their urine test is just a dip stick or a lab culture. It is the latter I may need.

Brilliant, thanks.

Thanks. I'll see if I can find anything, zooming in on maps.

Thanks, looks like No. 4 is the best fit for me, if I need to go, although aside from the urinalysis all were done recently in UK. I can do a urine dip test here, but it's any specific bacteria I need to know about, should I need to treat the little blighters.

Thank you. I’ll look Dr Olivier up - just in case. I don’t suppose you know the name of the lab you use?

We’re not that far out. We’re around Ban Amphoe. We’re not using a motorbike this time so reliant on Bolts where it’s further than we’re comfortable walking.

I have an occult stool test annually anyway. My A1c was done in November (34/5.1% on old money), so that's fine for a while. I still can't load the website, so "package 4 means nothing to me, unfortunately. If you have a .pdf of their list of tests, and prices, could you share? We're a little bit out of Pattaya, so dropping by isn't a 10 minute job, unfortunately. Thanks. :)

I may need a urine microscopy at some point. Do you have a reliable alternative you use? I have used Lifecare in the past and their website has never been their strongest suit. Even several years ago!

Thanks. Maybe just a glitch.

I've been trying to load the Lifecare Pattaya lab website for the last 24 hours, to no avail. Are they still operating, or have I just been unfortunate with timing? There's no immediate urgency, but I may need them at some point during my stay. Thanks!

Thank you . It looks like I misinterpreted their pricing on the website. We don't have a Thai national family member, so will bear that in mind. It may well be that we elect to have a short term Tourist eSim for the first few days then decide in-country when we've checked our hardware there still works etc.