Test Certificate For Hiv, Hep-C And Tb?

[DocW]

Hello. I live in Pattaya but can go to Bkk easy if needed. I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a certificate or just test results for HIV, Hep-C and TB? This is needed for Work in the UAE and other places these days.

I contracted Hep-C 30 years ago so the antibodies stay in your system for life however I obviously do not have Hep-C any more as my bodies immune system fought it off 30 years ago. When I take the normal HCD test it shows up positive for the Hep-C antibodies which raises the red flag for employers. What I need is the PCR test which is the next step up and would come back as negative for Hep-C.

The problem is I do not know where to get all 3 tests done at the same place and get the results in English. I do NOT want the HCD test, only the PCR test results along with the HIV and the TB test results.

If anyone knows anywhere I can get this done please post here or private me and thank you in advance.

[Sheryl]

You can get an HIV test at any hospital.

You need to be specific as to what your employer requires by way of a TB test as this varies. Chest Xray can be done at any hospital. Skin tests, since they are not widely used in this country, may be harder to come by but hospitals that cater to foreigners like Bangkok Pattaya should be bale to do the. (There are more than 1 type of skin test, so you'll need to be specific as to what you need).

Regarding the Hep-C PCR, do they specifically require this? As normally a Hep-C antigen test would suffice. Any hospital can do that, as well. Standard hepatitis panels check both antigen and antibodies for Hep A, B and C. If you truly need the PCR then you may indeed have to come to Bkk, I'd suggest the Red Cross Clinic as it will otherwise be very expensive.