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!

Their Facebook page loads fine. It has recent posts, last one 5 days ago.

1 hour ago, Smokin Joe said:

Their Facebook page loads fine. It has recent posts, last one 5 days ago.

Thanks. Maybe just a glitch.

Their website is turd, don't waste your time

Like so often, websites are useless, outdated.

The Facebook site is also of limited use for non Thai speakers.

And putting the list of services (programs) in a Facebook video with music and subtitle is somewhat childish.

Just downloaded it so I can use an external player and read properly.

May I ask what blood tests your considering ?

19 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

May I ask what blood tests your considering ?

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!

5 minutes ago, Maud said:

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!

I have used the one in Jomtien near the immigration office

I get blood tests every month in Australia because it's free but in Thailand I also see dr olivier farang doctor up off thappraya Rd

4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

May I ask what blood tests your considering ?

At lifecare lab get package 4, 700 baht, plus add hba1c 350 baht. If in the mood get the occult blood stool test 200 baht, i do these every year, get these and you're golden

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

At lifecare lab get package 4, 700 baht, plus add hba1c 350 baht. If in the mood get the occult blood stool test 200 baht, i do these every year, get these and you're golden

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. :)

3 minutes ago, Maud said:

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. :)

Depending where out of Pattaya go to Somdet hospital in Sriracha. Significantly cheaper.

Don't go to the reception, but go straight to the lab. Old building / ground-floor / turn right and it is on your right side at the end of the hallway.

Tell them which tests you want to be done, and they will write a receipt which you take to the desk at the entrance.

7 hours ago, CallumWK said:

Depending where out of Pattaya go to Somdet hospital in Sriracha. Significantly cheaper.

Don't go to the reception, but go straight to the lab. Old building / ground-floor / turn right and it is on your right side at the end of the hallway.

Tell them which tests you want to be done, and they will write a receipt which you take to the desk at the entrance.

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.

On 1/28/2026 at 3:46 PM, georgegeorgia said:

I have used the one in Jomtien near the immigration office

I get blood tests every month in Australia because it's free but in Thailand I also see dr olivier farang doctor up off thappraya Rd

Thank you. I’ll look Dr Olivier up - just in case.

I don’t suppose you know the name of the lab you use?

8 hours ago, Maud said:

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. :)

Here they are below:

Vital Signs: Pulse, Blood Pressure, and BMI calculation.

2. Laboratory Examinations (Blood Chemistry)

This panel assesses organ function and metabolic health:

Blood Sugar: Glucose (Fasting) and HbA1c (3-month average sugar).

Kidney Function: BUN, Creatinine, and eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate).

Gout Screen: Uric Acid.

Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL (Good Cholesterol), and LDL (Bad Cholesterol).

Liver Function: SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), and Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk. Phos).

3. Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A detailed look at your blood cells and immunity:

Red Blood Cells: Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, RBC Count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RBC Morphology.

White Blood Cells: Total WBC Count and Differential (PMN, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils).

Platelets: Platelet Count and Smear.

4. Urine Analysis (UA)

A screen for kidney issues, infections, or metabolic conditions:

Physical Properties: Color, Appearance (Clarity), Sp gr. (Specific Gravity), and pH.

Chemical Screen: Protein (Albumin), Sugar (Glucose), Urobilinogen, Ketones, Bilirubin, Nitrite, and Blood.

Microscopic Exam: White Blood Cells, Red Blood Cells, Epithelial Cells, and Bacteria.

1 hour ago, Maud said:

Thank you. I’ll look Dr Olivier up - just in case.

I don’t suppose you know the name of the lab you use?

No idea

The results are usually in the next day but he only charges you for one visit 1200 baht

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Here they are below:

Vital Signs: Pulse, Blood Pressure, and BMI calculation.

2. Laboratory Examinations (Blood Chemistry)

This panel assesses organ function and metabolic health:

Blood Sugar: Glucose (Fasting) and HbA1c (3-month average sugar).

Kidney Function: BUN, Creatinine, and eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate).

Gout Screen: Uric Acid.

Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL (Good Cholesterol), and LDL (Bad Cholesterol).

Liver Function: SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), and Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk. Phos).

3. Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A detailed look at your blood cells and immunity:

Red Blood Cells: Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, RBC Count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RBC Morphology.

White Blood Cells: Total WBC Count and Differential (PMN, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils).

Platelets: Platelet Count and Smear.

4. Urine Analysis (UA)

A screen for kidney issues, infections, or metabolic conditions:

Physical Properties: Color, Appearance (Clarity), Sp gr. (Specific Gravity), and pH.

Chemical Screen: Protein (Albumin), Sugar (Glucose), Urobilinogen, Ketones, Bilirubin, Nitrite, and Blood.

Microscopic Exam: White Blood Cells, Red Blood Cells, Epithelial Cells, and Bacteria.

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.

12 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

No idea

The results are usually in the next day but he only charges you for one visit 1200 baht

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

22 minutes ago, Maud said:

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

Dr Olivier-clinic.com

Turn in to Thepprasit Soi 12, then right and follow the path. A short distance from Thepprasit.

47 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Dr Olivier-clinic.com

Brilliant, thanks.

papa went to Lifecare last week

Test a 09:00

results back at 16:00.

EZ PZ

27 minutes ago, papa al said:

papa went to Lifecare last week

Test a 09:00

results back at 16:00.

EZ PZ

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.

4 hours ago, Maud said:

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.

Urinalysis is one thing, urine culture is another. Sounds like you want the latter. Call and adk if they can fo "culture and sensitivity".

Is there any similar facility in the Na Jomtien or Huay Yai area?

I really avoid downtown Pattaya traffic.

On 1/28/2026 at 10:06 AM, Maud said:

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!

I have just been down there, they are still operating, very good service, open at 7:30am.

On 1/29/2026 at 10:22 AM, Maud said:

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. :)

Their Facebook page is a mix of Thai and English. The Package 4 was posted two months ago and it is in English.

On 1/30/2026 at 1:57 PM, Sheryl said:

Urinalysis is one thing, urine culture is another. Sounds like you want the latter. Call and adk if they can fo "culture and sensitivity".

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.

Of course you would get a urine culture at Bangkok Hospital or similar. But for a price and it takes some time. Had this twice after TURP to test for antibiotics resistance.

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

Of course you would get a urine culture at Bangkok Hospital or similar. But for a price and it takes some time. Had this twice after TURP to test for antibiotics resistance.

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.

On 1/31/2026 at 10:02 AM, mahjongguy said:

Is there any similar facility in the Na Jomtien or Huay Yai area?

I really avoid downtown Pattaya traffic.

There is a small hospital complex on the access road to Wat Wan Sang Wararam, I believe called "Wat Sang Wararam Hospital" very close to Ban Amphur, near the big Chinese museum Viharn Sern. A friend used their services earlier this past year for a severe infection and was impressed with his treatment there.