Genetic Testing

[Boo]

Does anyone know where or if genetic testing is available in either Bkk, Samui or Khon Kaen, specifically testing for cancer, even more specific Pancreatic?

Thanks

Boo

[wasabi]

I got my DNA tested if that's what you mean. I did it through 23andme.com. They are a US company but you could get them to mail you a vial to spit in and mail it back to them. They are backed by Google and I can confirm they are legit.

[Boo]

No it's more than a dna test, it is specific genetic testing, looking for the cancer gene. Thanks

[TerryLH]

In Khon Kaen I would try Srinakarin Hospital. That's the teaching hospital for KK University.

If it's a test that could be sent out to a lab, probably any hospital could do it.

[supadrai]

There's a Malaysian company called DNA Laboratories (http://www.dna-laboratories.com) that might be able to test for that. I know they have very sophisticated technology.

[Sheryl]

Definitely not Samui. Unlikely Kon Kaen.

In Bangkok, the National Cancer Institute has the laboratory capacity and there are doctors in its Research Division with experience in cancer genetics. However, I do not know about the feasibility of an individual obtaining such a test there on demand. Their website is entitrely in Thai, but perhaps your hubby could help you navigate it http://www.nci.go.th/index2.html

Look for a department of medical genetics or something like that.

Or you can consult Dr. Manop Pithukpakorn (US trained specialist in Medical genetics) at Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (part of Bahgkok Hospital) 2nd & fourth Saturday of each month