Blood Work

[ukrules]

I would like to get some blood work done on myself when I'm in Bangkok in a couple of weeks time.

I want to test for vitamin levels specifically B12 and while I'm there I can do additional tests too, maybe Thyroid, Liver and Kidney function, Testosterone and any other common tests which might show abnormalities.

Can anyone recommend where I can get this kind of test done to a good standard.

[Spaniel]

Any of the big hospitals like Bumrungrad, BNH, Samitivej. Your hotel can point you in the right direction.

[bumrungrad]

Hello UKRules (and Spaniel, thanks for the mention),

You can do the standalone tests, or have a package check-up and add certain tests if they are not included.

You can see our standard check-up packages here:

http://www.bumrungrad.com/package/health-s...nter/index.aspx

For the thyroid tests, these are included in the Comprehensive Check-up. But if you don't want to do all of that, you could do the Regular, and add tests from there.

If you did get a Comprehensive Check-up, it will take several hours (e.g. Executive takes about 3-3.5 hours). To optimize your time, I recommend getting in as early as possible (7:30 am may be the best time).

Also, please be aware of a few things before you come for these check-ups:

• Do not eat or drink anything except plain water for at least 9 hours prior to check up. In case of Upper GI X-ray or endoscopy, please keep fasting..

• Please bring along your ID card or passport and arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.

• Stool and urine samples will be collected on the day of examination.

• If you have a pre-existing medical condition, please bring along any test results or reports you have for the doctor to review.

If You Schedule a Stress Test:

• Please bring your jogging shoes.

• If you need to eat before the stress test, then eat a light snack only and avoid fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol.

• If you are under treatment or taking medication for any medical or physical condition, please notify the nurse in advance.

• If you have a history of chest pain or breathing difficulty, please notify the nurse at Health Screening Center in advance.

Instructions for Abdominal Ultrasound:

• Drink plenty of water before the ultrasound exam. The test requires a full bladder for best results. Do not void prior to the ultrasound examination.

Contact details: http://www.bumrungrad.com/overseas-medical...ct-details.aspx

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best regards,

Scott @ Bumrungrad

[ukrules]

Thanks for the information