TyrusX said:
Hi people that got medical request (lamarck, dj2009,otacon,rgb,pass2012). Did you do your exam already? Can you guys share your experiences?
Get the medical request on Jan 29 2012. Call local health centers the same day. There are two places in my city can take medical exam for immigration. I called both. One can arrange the exam on Feb. 5. The earliest available date for the other center was on Feb. 6. Thus, I booked the first one, at 2pm on Feb 5.
My husband and I arrived at 1:50pm. They checked our medical request forms (received from CIC by email) and passports first. Then, give us a form to fill. In fact, it is a questionnaire. The questions are like, do you have an allergy to some medicine, do you have any mental disease, kidney disease, heart disease, do you addict to alcohol, have you ever did any operation… Some words related to disease and health problem may not been familiar with. If you don’t have e-dictionary with you, then it is safe to answer no for all questions.
After the questionnaire, a nurse came and measured the weight and height and gave the vision test. We were allowed to wear glasses during the test. After that, we were asked to take the sample for urine test.
Then, after an hour wait, we saw the doctor. The doctor asked some questions at first. Most of them were the same as the questionnaire. Then, the doctor checked my eyes, ears, mouth, back and belly.
Finally, after another twenty minus wait, another nurse came in and took some blood for blood test. That’s really hurt for me. Then, we were asked to go to the front desk where we paid $200 (cash) for each person, that is $400 for all (my husband and I). They gave us a form and an address where to take X-ray. Before we leave, they told us all the exam results were fine besides blood test. We can call them after a week to check all the results.
We went to take the X-ray the same day. We submitted the form (got from the doctor) and paid $32 per person. After one and an half hours wait, we are asked to change clothes and take X-ray. The X-ray result would be sent to the doctor directly.
After one week, Feb 12, we called the health center. They hadn’t received all the result at that time. After another week, we called again. They said the results were sent out on Feb. 15 and everything was fine.
Remember to bring MR form, passport, cash and glasses if needed, drink much water. For us, the expense is $232 per person. Different places may have different expense. Before the exam, we only ask about the earliest available date and didn’t ask about the expense. For other people who plan to take medical exam, if the dates are almost the same, then don’t forget to compare the expense. Best wishes for everyone!