Blood test

[CallumWK]

Just off the phone with Somdej hospital in Sriracha.

Can do an annual check up, which should included everything. No need to see doctor, just walk in and proceed to the health department.

Price is 1400 baht.

[CallumWK]

4 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

I get blood tests every 2 months in my local government hospital for cholesterol etc. I see on the price list PSA test but not the others. But you can ask for the price for others. I recently asked for the price for a vitamin d test, she looked it up online and it was 900 thb. There is an extra 200 service charge and a bit more if you want to see the doctor. But you don't have to see a doctor. The price for me is in the last column.

 

Thanks, very helpful.

I asked the lady if Hb1ac was included, and she confirmed, but I don't see it on your list.

There is a sugar test on your list, but that could just be simple blood sugar test, so will have to double check with them when I'm there.

[SunsetT]

2 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Thanks, very helpful.

I asked the lady if Hb1ac was included, and she confirmed, but I don't see it on your list.

There is a sugar test on your list, but that could just be simple blood sugar test, so will have to double check with them when I'm there.

Make sure they understand which you want to be tested for or you will end up paying for tests you do not need. Get a price list like mine if you can, and point out which ones you want.

[CallumWK]

3 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

Make sure they understand which you want to be tested for or you will end up paying for tests you do not need. Get a price list like mine if you can, and point out which ones you want.

 

Yes good idea. @Sheryl maybe you can give a list of what should be included?

I don't experience any issues currently, just want to check if anything is simmering. In my opinion, PSA - Hb1ac and cholesterol would be the most important ones, and kidney, but not sure which tests are needed for the latter.

 

[tweedledee2]

I have had my blood tested at Surin Government Hospital every 3 months for the last 2 years and have never needed a doctor's order. I get a complete profile including A1C, Lipid, Kidney function and PSA for around 1500 baht.

 

[Sheryl]

There is a difference from having a check up at a hospital which offers check up packages, and having a few, less common, specific tests done. The OP sounded like he wanted the latter. Now it seems he may want the former,

 

@CallumWK please clarify what you are seeking. An overall checkup or specific tests related to a known (or suspected) health problem? Note that the few, very specific tests you originally  mentioned might not a appear in a check up package and may have to be added on (forget the PHI, that isn't a test anyway but a calculation based on 3 other parameters, only 2 of which -- PSA and free PSA -- are widely available even at large hospitals. Free PSA usually only done if overall PSA is elevated).

 

If what you want is an overall check up then indicate your age, any known medical problems or significant family history. All private hospitals, and most larger government hospitals, offer check up packages of one sort or another.

[Muhendis]

4 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

I wasn't aware of any list of elderly patients.

This may be a local initiative in Buriram but, if you are registered in your local government hospital it may be worth enquiring.

My local (community?) hospital has a very proactive top doctor whose english is faultless. I suspect he is responsible for this elderly patient monitoring system.

4 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

How old do you have to be to get added to this list?

I have no idea but it seems to be all the decrepit old souls from the nearby villages (me included).

I guess you need to be past retirement age.

4 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

What does the quarterly checkup entail please?

Pulse, weight and blood oxygen levels must show no significant changes.

You must be able to give reasonably coherent answers to questions relating to how you are feeling today and whether or not you have any problems.

You may also be in line for anti-cholesterol medication which is frequently an age related problem.

That's just about it really. It only takes a few minutes but you may be in a queue for an hour or so.

Is it worth the hassle? Yes because problems get spotted before they become ..... well .... problems and besides what else would you be doing for half a morning? 

There is another plus in that every year my doctor signs my life certificate for me to let the DWP in the UK know i'm still alive.

 

Incidentally. 

The annual blood/urine test is a fully comprehensive thing which will check if your internals are functioning within acceptable parameters. Altogether there are 56 tests listed.

 

[The Fugitive]

8 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

This may be a local initiative in Buriram but, if you are registered in your local government hospital it may be worth enquiring.

My local (community?) hospital has a very proactive top doctor whose english is faultless. I suspect he is responsible for this elderly patient monitoring system.

I have no idea but it seems to be all the decrepit old souls from the nearby villages (me included).

I guess you need to be past retirement age.

Pulse, weight and blood oxygen levels must show no significant changes.

You must be able to give reasonably coherent answers to questions relating to how you are feeling today and whether or not you have any problems.

You may also be in line for anti-cholesterol medication which is frequently an age related problem.

That's just about it really. It only takes a few minutes but you may be in a queue for an hour or so.

Is it worth the hassle? Yes because problems get spotted before they become ..... well .... problems and besides what else would you be doing for half a morning? 

There is another plus in that every year my doctor signs my life certificate for me to let the DWP in the UK know i'm still alive.

Many thanks for all your help. I agree entirely. Good tip about the DWP Life Certificate too!  I asked my Thai neice (aged 30) who has just told me that the age to qualify for this list is 60. That would appear to make this a National scheme. I've received A/E treatment at both my nearby Government Community Hospital and my Government Regional Hospital thus I must be registered at both. I'm surprised that my Thai wife hasn't informed me about this as I was 61 when I moved to Thailand. However, she's taken out Life Insurance on me instead!

[sandyf]

5 hours ago, CallumWK said:

Just off the phone with Somdej hospital in Sriracha.

Can do an annual check up, which should included everything. No need to see doctor, just walk in and proceed to the health department.

Price is 1400 baht.

I use the government hospital at Bang Saen and see the doctor every 4 months. Each time there is a blood test but the list varies each time, urine/PSA I think once a year. You have to be registered and results take about hour and a half.

The Cancer Hospital at Chonburi also do a package, was 1600 baht each time I have been, but a couple of years now. It was 1300 for a woman which would make the PSA about 300 baht.

It is bloods, stool and urine analysis with ECG and X-ray. Unfortunately not walk in, need to register and make an appointment, last time I had to wait about a month.

[CallumWK]

7 hours ago, Sheryl said:

There is a difference from having a check up at a hospital which offers check up packages, and having a few, less common, specific tests done. The OP sounded like he wanted the latter. Now it seems he may want the former,

 

@CallumWK please clarify what you are seeking. An overall checkup or specific tests related to a known (or suspected) health problem? Note that the few, very specific tests you originally  mentioned might not a appear in a check up package and may have to be added on (forget the PHI, that isn't a test anyway but a calculation based on 3 other parameters, only 2 of which -- PSA and free PSA -- are widely available even at large hospitals. Free PSA usually only done if overall PSA is elevated).

 

If what you want is an overall check up then indicate your age, any known medical problems or significant family history. All private hospitals, and most larger government hospitals, offer check up packages of one sort or another.

 

I have no medical issues, haven't seen a doctor in the last 20 years at least, and neither has my family a medical history.

My dad died at the age of 95, and the only medicine he took was something for cholesterol and a blood thinner, I think. He died from Thyroid cancer.

My mother died at 92, and the last few years she had kidney issues. She died from a brain infarct.

My age is 66 and I had the basic blood test 1 month ago at the Lifecare lab which it didn't detect anything abnormal. The main reason for that test was blood sugar.

I sent the result to my doctor in Belgium, and he confirmed nothing abnormal, other than a slightly elevated cholesterol, but advised that I should get a more complete test, which includes cholesterol - kidney - liver - prostate - thyroid and sugar.

The lady at the hospital confirmed that PSA and Hb1Ac is included in the test. So which other items should I include?

 

 

[rickudon]

I get regular check-ups at my local government hospital, as i have CKD (chronic kidney disease). My first visit i just picked a couple of tests i wanted, no problem, but they insisted i see a doctor to discuss the results. Typically a doctors consultation was 200 baht. Now it is all pre-arranged appointments (but can usually get one on the day, if the right doctor is seeing patients).

 

1. Tests first,

2. when results are available get a spot in the queue,

3. see doctor, wait for prescription,

4. go order medicine, wait and pick up.

 

Most Public hospitals have someone with some English to get you to the right place if you are not sure where to go. Typically a visit at public hospital would take half a day (best if you do tests day before, that saves time waiting for results). Typical bill for everything (a couple of tests, consultation and meds) would be about 1000-2000 baht. Obviously depends on the tests and the meds; in my experience basic meds are a lot cheaper than a pharmacy.

[Sheryl]

1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

 

I have no medical issues, haven't seen a doctor in the last 20 years at least, and neither has my family a medical history.

My dad died at the age of 95, and the only medicine he took was something for cholesterol and a blood thinner, I think. He died from Thyroid cancer.

My mother died at 92, and the last few years she had kidney issues. She died from a brain infarct.

My age is 66 and I had the basic blood test 1 month ago at the Lifecare lab which it didn't detect anything abnormal. The main reason for that test was blood sugar.

I sent the result to my doctor in Belgium, and he confirmed nothing abnormal, other than a slightly elevated cholesterol, but advised that I should get a more complete test, which includes cholesterol - kidney - liver - prostate - thyroid and sugar.

The lady at the hospital confirmed that PSA and Hb1Ac is included in the test. So which other items should I include?

 

 

Lipid panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)

Creatnine and BUN

Hb1Ac

TSH

ALT/AST (liver enzymes) 

CBC 

[CallumWK]

4 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Lipid panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)

Creatnine and BUN

Hb1Ac

TSH

ALT/AST (liver enzymes) 

CBC 

 

Thanks, I notice TSH is the only one missing from the list @SunsetT posted, so I hope it is available at Somdej hospital

[Sheryl]

1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

 

Thanks, I notice TSH is the only one missing from the list @SunsetT posted, so I hope it is available at Somdej hospital

Should be, for sure. 

 

That list is probably from a lower level hospital. 

 

But the list of tests thst can be done in a hospital is not the same thing as their checkup package and remains to be sern how readily you can add on to that. 

[JAS21]

22 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Maybe at your hospital but as I said above it is possible in our local.

Duff info ...sorry ... at both Government Hospitals that I am familiar with it's a No No ...Always have to see a doctor first and they have a big queue.

[Jaggg88]

As Cheryl suggested I go to an independent lab and pay. It's not expensive unless you want the more unusual tests. The results are same-day. The result sheet also supplies the healthy range for each test.