Medical/Blood Laboratory

[jimmym40]

Anyone know of any laboratories that do onsite testing? I use to go to a place called MTLab, on the street in back on SunKaew mall, a little ways down from the soi that Grace Dental clinic is on. I've tried calling them the last three days but get no answer.

I'm needing numerous blood and urine testing done and want to go direct to a lab.

I live on the East Side of town, near Big C on superhighway, but will go to any distance if someone knows of a recommended lab anywhere in the city.

Thanks for any and all responses.

Cheers.

[Dellboy218]

Chiang Mai Ram do their own laboratory blood testing. Results available in an hour or so depending on how busy they are.

[Dellboy218]

Apologies did not see the 'other than major hospitals' line.

[jayjay0]

There is a clinic on Loi Kroh that has a lab on site. It is located on the south side of the street between the Night Bazaar and the Moat some where in the vicinity of half way.

Hope this helps.:jap:

[elektrified]

I think the place on Loi Kroh mentioned above is a clinic. The OP is looking for strictly a lab. There are literally dozens and dozens of them all over Chiang Mai. They are very cheap in comparison to what the clinics and hospitals charge. Some of the blood and urine tests are as low as 70 or 80 Baht! I took a friend to one place but I can't give good directions on how to get there. Her total bill was like 170 Baht for many, many tests. You just walk in and tell them what you want. Some results take more time than others to culture, etc. You just have to look out for them, they are everywhere. There are at least 2 or 3 near Wat Phra Singh, several off the Hang Dong Road, etc., etc.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

MTLabs has moved to over behind Carrefour.

I haven't been to the new location but interested to visit and see what blood panels they offer.

Let us know if they have a website or something

[WinnieTheKhwai]

There's a lab off Aom Muang road. I can probably find the name again, the prices seemed quite cheap.

[jimmym40]

Thanks for the info on MTLabs moving behind Carefour.

I know there are many clinics all over town, but they normally do not have their own lab, they send the specimens OUT.

MTLabs is one that I know/knew of that had the complete gammit of testing and their pricing was very reasonable. The costs at Ram laboratory is ridiculous.

I'll keep searching for MTLab location and any other labs that do their testing "inhouse".

I'll report my findings in case others are intersted in saving a few baht!

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

at MTLabs old location they have a new location map on a poster.

It looked to be behind and slightly south of Carrefour

[vagabond48]

I am also interested in a reliable and reasonably priced lab.

I found a Mtlab. Is this the one? It is in Thai.

Edit: I tried the google English translation of this site. It sure looks like they are a medical lab.

Edited November 24, 2010 by vagabond48

[isanbirder]

There is one in Sirimankarajan Road, about 200m. from the junction with Huaykeow Rd (the traffic lights).

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

good find Vagabond

It looks like the one. The old location had a mobile van that did testing and this site mentions the same services

The picture is not the old location so must be the new building.

I am really interested to price out a full hormone blood panel thru them.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

There is one in Sirimankarajan Road, about 200m. from the junction with Huaykeow Rd (the traffic lights).

That's the old location which is shut down now

[jimmym40]

Okay, thanks for that info on the new location. The old one is gone and the new MTLab is indeed behind Carefour. On their website they have some pricing but it's all in Thai. I emailed them in English to see if they can do some testing I require. We'll see if I get a response.

[Asmerom]

Okay, thanks for that info on the new location. The old one is gone and the new MTLab is indeed behind Carefour. On their website they have some pricing but it's all in Thai. I emailed them in English to see if they can do some testing I require. We'll see if I get a response.

You could try here. Some English but It's mostly Thai. They are a lab. and they do a full blood profile and could probably do what you need.

http://www.pathlab.co.th Their Tel No. is on the site. Looks like it's the on the South stretch of Arak Road. There's a map.

Edited November 24, 2010 by Asmerom

[uptheos]

Okay, thanks for that info on the new location. The old one is gone and the new MTLab is indeed behind Carefour. On their website they have some pricing but it's all in Thai. I emailed them in English to see if they can do some testing I require. We'll see if I get a response.

You could try here. Some English but It's mostly Thai. They are a lab. and they do a full blood profile and could probably do what you need.

http://www.pathlab.co.th

It's in Bangkok

[Dante99]

There is a lab a bit down a soi running south off Mahidol Road closer to the river than to Airport plaza but a couple of hundred meters W of the river and another on the north side of Super Highway between the roads to Doi Saket and Mae Cho. Sorry I can not be more specific about locations, it has been a while.

[elektrified]

There is a lab a bit down a soi running south off Mahidol Road closer to the river than to Airport plaza but a couple of hundred meters W of the river and another on the north side of Super Highway between the roads to Doi Saket and Mae Cho. Sorry I can not be more specific about locations, it has been a while.

That sounds like one of the places I was thinking of. Another place is on the road that intersects with Thannon Charoenrat. I think its called Thannon Chaloem Phrakiat. If you pass the Pun Pun Guesthouse and turn left at the intersection, its up a short way on the left. (To the right takes you along side the Mae Ping).

[Asmerom]

Okay, thanks for that info on the new location. The old one is gone and the new MTLab is indeed behind Carefour. On their website they have some pricing but it's all in Thai. I emailed them in English to see if they can do some testing I require. We'll see if I get a response.

You could try here. Some English but It's mostly Thai. They are a lab. and they do a full blood profile and could probably do what you need.

http://www.pathlab.co.th

It's in Bangkok

Yes it is and it's also in Chiang Mai somewhere at the southern end of Arak Road. I can't read Thai so I cannot read their exact address in Chiang Mai but they have a map onsite which roughly indicates their Chiang Mai location. If you click on "contacts" on their website and scroll to the bottom of the page their Chiang Mai address is there. Clicking on Products then click on Platinum then SCROLL DOWN also reveals a very comprehensive list of blood tests covering all possible functions.

Edited November 25, 2010 by Asmerom

[jayjay0]

There's a lab off Aom Muang road. I can probably find the name again, the prices seemed quite cheap.

Not really sure if I want cost to be the deciding factor in my health care. (yes I am not a cheap charlie)

The reason I like a doctor's opinion is because I am a lousy doctor.

My lab test came back with a high uric acid count. A high uric acid count will lead to Gout witch runs in my family.

The doctor took me off a common water pill that leads to a high uric acid count and put me on another. Viola no more high uric count.

That is not to say that if all I was doing was checking on some thing a Lab would not work. It would but it would not give me alternatives.

[elektrified]

There's a lab off Aom Muang road. I can probably find the name again, the prices seemed quite cheap.

Not really sure if I want cost to be the deciding factor in my health care. (yes I am not a cheap charlie)

The reason I like a doctor's opinion is because I am a lousy doctor.

My lab test came back with a high uric acid count. A high uric acid count will lead to Gout witch runs in my family.

The doctor took me off a common water pill that leads to a high uric acid count and put me on another. Viola no more high uric count.

That is not to say that if all I was doing was checking on some thing a Lab would not work. It would but it would not give me alternatives.

That's all irrelevant because the OP simply asked where a lab was, not a doctor, hospital, or a clinic.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

If a person gets a test or tests from a certified lab then usually not a problem to supply the results to any doctor.

The doctors office might call to verify the date and details of the tests performed... Or they might request the Lab send copies directly to the doctors office.

If a doctor will not accept those tests and wants to run the same test again then find a new doctor as that one is probably more interested in making money off of you.

[PMNL]

there is also another one called RIA lab, dont know where it is but i am sure you can google it.

[jayjay0]

There's a lab off Aom Muang road. I can probably find the name again, the prices seemed quite cheap.

Not really sure if I want cost to be the deciding factor in my health care. (yes I am not a cheap charlie)

The reason I like a doctor's opinion is because I am a lousy doctor.

My lab test came back with a high uric acid count. A high uric acid count will lead to Gout witch runs in my family.

The doctor took me off a common water pill that leads to a high uric acid count and put me on another. Viola no more high uric count.

That is not to say that if all I was doing was checking on some thing a Lab would not work. It would but it would not give me alternatives.

That's all irrelevant because the OP simply asked where a lab was, not a doctor, hospital, or a clinic.

Please read my post again. If you did indeed read it once.

I gave no such information. I merely stated a opinion and my reason for it. I also said that I could understand just getting a lab test.

For instance now that I know my uric acid level is subject to go up I could get a lab report on it to keep tabs on it.

One other thing I know through my doctor that my bad cholesterol count is high. She wants me to take Lipator. I don't and am trying a Vitamin b formula. Niacin I can keep tract of it by going to a lab. If it dosen't work out I can go back to the doctor.

All I am saying is have some information from a doctor. Don't try to be your own doctor. That is not a accusation just a word of caution.

[jimmym40]

Here's my take on some of the posts.

Besides seeing a doctor and or specialist, one must become educated and partly become their "own" doctor. The internet has a wealth of information. I lost almost all confidence in doctors. Most seem to have one track minds or just "guess" at what to prescribe or to say. Those of us been in Thailand for any length of time know the custom, thai people say something, even if they haven't a clue on the subject matter. Ever ask for directions? Hope this brought a little smile to your face.

Anyway, I am going thru a thorough physical because of a major sleeping problem. I don't mean just the "normal" physical that takes place, like the average blood tests. I'm going thru blood work, glandular testing, hormone levels, and a few others. If I went to a "standard" doctor at the hospital or clince, they probably would be leary of ordering all these tests. I want to go in "prepared" with my own lab results, and do research on my own prior to seeing a doctor. The more "you know about yourself" the better you can evaluate what the doctor is telling you and you can be the judge if he/she is on tract or way off balance.

So, this is the reason for finding a reputable medical lab so that I can go in and request what I want. Not necessarily looking for a cheap bargain. However, I do know that RAM is out of sight for any lab work as others can also atest to.

When it comes to your health, you should take an sincere and active approach in your treatment.

Cheers.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

Having your own comprehensive lab tests would also allow you to consult long distance with a specialist in your home country etc and get other opinions from knowledgeable sources in various forums and informational sites etc.

It's the same with anything. If the consumer understands a lot of things about vehicle mechanics for example then a lot easier to get the work that needs to be done. Avoid the work that is a waste and ask the right questions and find the right mechanic.

Maybe one consumer never wants to open his hood and learn anything and the mechanic does it all. Others like to be informed and part of the process.

Dealing with Doctors is a similar challenge and there is a lot of flexibility in protocol.

[Asmerom]

Here's my take on some of the posts

So, this is the reason for finding a reputable medical lab so that I can go in and request what I want. Not necessarily looking for a cheap bargain. However, I do know that RAM is out of sight for any lab work as others can also atest to.

When it comes to your health, you should take an sincere and active approach in your treatment.

Cheers.

Pathlab, the "lab" I mentioned earlier at the South end of Arak Road, a few dozen metres before the corner, is a branch with its Head Office in Bangkok. Unfortunately their LAB is in Bangkok. Uptheos posted that "they were in Bangkok" which is not wholly correct if they happen to have half a dozen branches dotted about. Pathlab are in Chiang Mai but their LAB is in Bangkok. So doesn't meet your needs.

Edited November 25, 2010 by Asmerom

[jimmym40]

Short report here of my results of visiting RAM and MTLab. It comes out to almost a wash.

Price for lab work at RAM: 7890 baht

MTLab: 7700 baht

Prices for specific lab work was almost the same at both places. The MTLb behind Carefour is a brand new building - they are still putting the finishing touches inside and out. For closeness and convenience I would use MTLab. However, if I decide to use the physicians from RAM, I'd rather use their lab. So at the moment I am undecided.

Four years ago when we used the old MTLab, I remember noticing a bigger price difference, but not anymore.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

Jimmy

Thanks for sharing. Good to know about the price

So I am curious about what is included for that price you were quoted.

I am looking to get something along these lines.

Chemistry Panel (Metabolic panel with lipids)

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Free Testosterone

Total Testosterone

DHEA - Sulfate

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Estradiol

Homocysteine

C-reactive protein (High sensitivity)

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

DHT

Pregnenolone

Hemoglobin A1C

IGF-1

Cortisol

FSH/LH

T4 Free

Fasting Insulin

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

I know it's pretty tedious but if you have time would be interesting to learn what is included and what the choices are.

[jayjay0]

Having your own comprehensive lab tests would also allow you to consult long distance with a specialist in your home country etc and get other opinions from knowledgeable sources in various forums and informational sites etc.

It's the same with anything. If the consumer understands a lot of things about vehicle mechanics for example then a lot easier to get the work that needs to be done. Avoid the work that is a waste and ask the right questions and find the right mechanic.

Maybe one consumer never wants to open his hood and learn anything and the mechanic does it all. Others like to be informed and part of the process.

Dealing with Doctors is a similar challenge and there is a lot of flexibility in protocol.

That makes a lot of sense.

Thanks for your insight.:jap:

I see you are looking for a pretty comprehensive test. Sorry but I really know next to nothing. are those things you would get if you were to go in for blood test's with out specifying what you want.