Posted 2009-07-12 01:09:43
Click the link for the full article I dug these quotes out of. I had understood the Government was taking care of all Swine Flu testing. Maybe this is a way to try to keep the numbers down or to make money, not sure but it seems like a bad deal. Are other countries charging for Swine Flu Testing? If so how much are they charging?
Private Hospitals Have Raised The Diagnosis Charge For H1N1
Quote http://nationmultime...al_30107171.php
National Institute of Educational Testing Services director Utumporn Jamornmann said the agency was not sure whether the other PAT exams slated for this weekend could be held due to the situation. As some students were reported to have missed the exams nationwide, the institute will allow those with medical certificates that they have H1N1 another chance to sit them.
Private hospitals throughout the country have raised the diagnosis charge for H1N1 to Bt3,500, said Secretary-General of the Private Hospital Association Dr Chalerm Harnpanich. This excludes the cost of medication and other hospital services, he said, urging H1N1-positive patients to seek treatment at hospitals covered by their insurance schemes to reduce expense.
Posted 2009-07-12 14:24:28
Cost for a nasal swab test: Libya USD 275
Singapore: 250 S$
In Mexico at the time of the outbreak: 3000 Pesos ($450); probably for the blood test as well.
Posted 2009-07-12 14:30:32
As the previous price I had seen was 4,000 baht expect The Nation may have translated it wrong. Bangkok Post translated it as standardized the price at 3,500 baht.
Posted 2009-07-17 21:14:07
My daughter was released from a hospital in Chiang Mai today after having spent four days in hospital with suspected H1n1, cost just for the blood and saliva tests was 4,000 Baht. We have to call the hospital in two more days to see if she tested positive or not, the hospital said all samples must be sent to Bangkok for testing and will take not less than four days to get the result. Is there any point in knowing the results now she has recovered anyway? Is it just a waste of four thousand Baht to find out the results after you have recovered?
Posted 2009-07-17 22:03:06
 paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-17 21:14:07, said:
My daughter was released from a hospital in Chiang Mai today after having spent four days in hospital with suspected H1n1, cost just for the blood and saliva tests was 4,000 Baht. We have to call the hospital in two more days to see if she tested positive or not, the hospital said all samples must be sent to Bangkok for testing and will take not less than four days to get the result. Is there any point in knowing the results now she has recovered anyway? Is it just a waste of four thousand Baht to find out the results after you have recovered?
It would be good to know in the future, to be sure that's what she had so you know she has some immunity to it now.
Posted 2009-07-18 13:59:03
Mai Krap, on 2009-07-17 22:03:06, said: paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-17 21:14:07, said: My daughter was released from a hospital in Chiang Mai today after having spent four days in hospital with suspected H1n1, cost just for the blood and saliva tests was 4,000 Baht. We have to call the hospital in two more days to see if she tested positive or not, the hospital said all samples must be sent to Bangkok for testing and will take not less than four days to get the result. Is there any point in knowing the results now she has recovered anyway? Is it just a waste of four thousand Baht to find out the results after you have recovered?
It would be good to know in the future, to be sure that's what she had so you know she has some immunity to it now.
Thanks for that Mai Krap, this morning I was talking on skype to a friend in Victoria Australia who told me they are no longer testing people in Victoria for H1N1 but treating them for it if they displayed symptoms.
Posted 2009-07-18 15:14:12
paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-18 13:59:03, said: Mai Krap, on 2009-07-17 22:03:06, said: paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-17 21:14:07, said: My daughter was released from a hospital in Chiang Mai today after having spent four days in hospital with suspected H1n1, cost just for the blood and saliva tests was 4,000 Baht. We have to call the hospital in two more days to see if she tested positive or not, the hospital said all samples must be sent to Bangkok for testing and will take not less than four days to get the result. Is there any point in knowing the results now she has recovered anyway? Is it just a waste of four thousand Baht to find out the results after you have recovered?
It would be good to know in the future, to be sure that's what she had so you know she has some immunity to it now.
Thanks for that Mai Krap, this morning I was talking on skype to a friend in Victoria Australia who told me they are no longer testing people in Victoria for H1N1 but treating them for it if they displayed symptoms.
Did they treat your daughter with Tamiflu? If so what is her age? How many kilos does she weigh? What was the dosage?
When you say they are treating people in Victoria, do you know if they are treating with Tamiflu?
Glad your daughter is good now and thanks for giving us information on your experience with this.
Posted 2009-07-27 13:09:15
I can confirm that the prices at the local government hospitals (cos i was tested yesterday) is:
800b for the nasal swab (and f*ck me that one hurts!)
3500b for the swine flu test - get your results in 5 days (pretty f*cking pointless, no?)
Posted 2009-07-29 18:53:00
Wolfie, on 2009-07-27 13:09:15, said: I can confirm that the prices at the local government hospitals (cos i was tested yesterday) is:
800b for the nasal swab (and f*ck me that one hurts!)
3500b for the swine flu test - get your results in 5 days (pretty f*cking pointless, no?)
The flu is the flu. Treatment is the same.
The test is used only to track this current strain.
Posted 2009-08-05 11:08:14
Took my 8 year old daughter to a private hospital today.Her symptoms were headache and runny nose, nothing else.Doctor examined her and initial diagnosis was common cold.Asked us if we like her swab tested for flu which we said yes , cost 500 baht,waiting time 1 hour.
Anyway the tests came back;
influenza A positive
influenza B positive
He said for 3000 baht we could have her take the swine flu test(wait 1 day for result).I declined the offer as I really cannot see the point.I told him there is no vaccine so what is the point(he understood).He then said we could have extensive treatment if we so wished at 3000 baht .I asked him if this was Tamiflu and he replied yes.I declined this offer also and we agreed to monitor her situation and rush her straight in if she developed any more or worsening symptoms.
We were given paracetamol, maxifed and dextromethorphan.
Not sure if have done the right thing ?
Tried to open a new topic about it but the board will not let me for some reason.
Edited by parryhandy, 2009-08-05 11:37:20.
Posted 2009-08-05 13:08:31
parryhandy, on 2009-08-05 11:08:14, said: Took my 8 year old daughter to a private hospital today.Her symptoms were headache and runny nose, nothing else.Doctor examined her and initial diagnosis was common cold.Asked us if we like her swab tested for flu which we said yes , cost 500 baht,waiting time 1 hour.
Anyway the tests came back;
influenza A positive
influenza B positive
He said for 3000 baht we could have her take the swine flu test(wait 1 day for result).I declined the offer as I really cannot see the point.I told him there is no vaccine so what is the point(he understood).He then said we could have extensive treatment if we so wished at 3000 baht .I asked him if this was Tamiflu and he replied yes.I declined this offer also and we agreed to monitor her situation and rush her straight in if she developed any more or worsening symptoms.
We were given paracetamol, maxifed and dextromethorphan.
Not sure if have done the right thing ?
Tried to open a new topic about it but the board will not let me for some reason.
Not clear why the test would be positive for both Influenza A and B but your approach was completely rational. With mild symptoms, there are no real indications to start on Tamiflu.
The side effects of this drug on kids have also become more apparent after the recent UK wave and compliance with taking the medication among kids were low as a result of these side effects. This creates a worse case scenario.
Watch her and be alert for lower respiratory tract symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pains.
Tamiflu is only really effective if given within the first 48h of onset of symptoms.
Posted 2009-08-05 17:18:46
Surely Diagnosis is when the Dr tells you you have a particular disease.
We are talking about Swine Flu tests here.
Otherwise it will be free if you do not have it. 
Posted 2009-08-14 01:27:53
astral, on 2009-08-05 17:18:46, said: Surely Diagnosis is when the Dr tells you you have a particular disease.
We are talking about Swine Flu tests here.
Otherwise it will be free if you do not have it.
The exact same thing crossed my mind.
Oh well, if the doctor diagnosis that I have H1n1 and I have to pay 3k (or whatever), then I'll just not accept the diagnosis.
Job done,
Posted 2009-08-14 11:02:42
Moonrakers, on 2009-08-14 01:27:53, said: astral, on 2009-08-05 17:18:46, said: Surely Diagnosis is when the Dr tells you you have a particular disease.
We are talking about Swine Flu tests here.
Otherwise it will be free if you do not have it.
The exact same thing crossed my mind.
Oh well, if the doctor diagnosis that I have H1n1 and I have to pay 3k (or whatever), then I'll just not accept the diagnosis.
Job done,
I do not understand where you both are coming from at all.
Initial examination = probably common cold
Swab tests = influenza positive but could be any type of flu.
"would you like the 3000 baht H1n1 test to see if it is swine flu ?" = no thanks.
Anyway my daughter is fully recovered now, as is her 2 sisters and mother who also developed similar symptoms.
Posted 2009-09-02 14:25:49
Prevention is one thing, an essential element in wellness...yet..the "promotion" of an expensive treatment protocol is another.. One wonder whether the once again Drug Companies and Dubious health official/politicians are laughing all the way to the bank.
Sadly you see this type of strategy used with the elderly population (USA) useless heart monitoring machines which only increase the stress levels of the seniors and again give them something to justify their illness... in the meantime, the doctor, the heart monitoring machine companies, insurance companies....laugh all the way to the bank in the name of primary prevention and superior health care.... A playbook marker.
Edited by Rhys, 2009-09-02 14:29:14.
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Posted 2009-09-02 14:36:04
paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-18 13:59:03, said: Mai Krap, on 2009-07-17 22:03:06, said: paulchiangmai, on 2009-07-17 21:14:07, said: My daughter was released from a hospital in Chiang Mai today after having spent four days in hospital with suspected H1n1, cost just for the blood and saliva tests was 4,000 Baht. We have to call the hospital in two more days to see if she tested positive or not, the hospital said all samples must be sent to Bangkok for testing and will take not less than four days to get the result. Is there any point in knowing the results now she has recovered anyway? Is it just a waste of four thousand Baht to find out the results after you have recovered?
It would be good to know in the future, to be sure that's what she had so you know she has some immunity to it now.
Thanks for that Mai Krap, this morning I was talking on skype to a friend in Victoria Australia who told me they are no longer testing people in Victoria for H1N1 but treating them for it if they displayed symptoms.
Wasn't the test free in Australia ? Well...the Government paid that is.
Posted 2009-09-03 13:19:05
Well.... Trust your daughter is up and about and healthy... Cheers..
Posted 2009-10-15 15:48:23
Thinking about getting the vaccine for h1n1 for my daughter. I have hear lanna hospital had it? Any recommendations?
Posted 2009-10-16 00:54:49
Body bags disrupt Canada's flu-readiness message!
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The Canadian government sent body bags to some remote Indian reserves as it prepared for the winter flu season, sending a jarring message at odds with its promise that it's ready for the H1N1 flu.
The body bags went to some reserves in Manitoba, the western province in which some remote Indian communities were hard-hit by the flu in the spring, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said on Wednesday.
http://ca.reuters.co...0090916?sp=true
Posted 2009-10-17 16:29:24
swain, on 2009-10-15 15:48:23, said: Thinking about getting the vaccine for h1n1 for my daughter. I have hear lanna hospital had it? Any recommendations?
They may have the seasonal flu vaccine, but nowhere in Thailand currently has the H1N1 vaccine.
I wouldn't expect it to be available here until next year, and even then it will be in short supply
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