Hi
I wonder if anyone can help with this question about medicals. What exactly do they test your blood for? I know Hepatitis is one thing, do they test for diabetes or other things? I would be grateful of some help with this. Thanks in advance.

Sarah

They test for sexual diseases, diabetes and liver infections.

Where do you get your info from Don??

To be fair, on the list my doctor had for my bloods STI's was there, but it wasn't ticked for me - don't know if it depends on the type of application you're going for???

I was tested for HIV and Hep B (you're only tested for this if you have a tattoo &/or piercings) in my bloods.

My mates a doctor on the DIMIA list. They're only worried about the serious sexual diseases, not clamydia or herpes.

They do specific investigations for everyone and then some others depending on your individual medical history.

The standard tests are:
HIV - Blood test
TB - X ray

Various others which may or may not be included:

FBC - Full blood count (checks your iron level among other things)
U&E - Checks your kidneys
LFT - Checks your liver
TFT - Checks your thyroid
Urinalysis - Checks your urine for sugar, protein, blood etc,

This list is not exhaustive, just gives an idea of some of the tests which may be done.

Vicky

What are the serious sexual diseases then Don?

HIV. Gonorrhea. Syphilis.

Trust a man to think like a man!!

Chlamydia can be deadly to women!!!:lecture:

Vicky o has it spot on, Most people will only be tested for HIV and some more for Hep due to tatoo and/or piercings.

Julian

I think its only NZ that tests for these, not Australia.

Thanks for you replies everyone. It was diabetes that was my main concern. Andrew's dad is type 1 diabetic and has been on insulin for 20 odd years. We have done a few tests on Andrew and his levels have been quite high, I think he is diabetic but being a man (sorry for that comment gents) he won't go to the quack. If it turns out that he is diabetic will this stop us going until he has it under control?

Regards
Sarah

I would imagine that they would want you to wait until it's controlled, but after that, all systems go.

I have an underactive thyroid which comes under the same endocrinology umbrella and, on speaking to the people I'll be having my meds with, they advised me that I would need to show it is well-controlled

Sarah
I would imagine that if it is found then they MAY ask for a health undertaking.
This would reduce your validation period to six months from medical examination instead of one year and he would have to agree to have a follow up in Australia.
Diabetes is one of the illnesses looked for but others have passed the medicals with the condition.
Wouldn't it be more sensible to have it treated anyway regardless of your application it can have serious consequences.
Best wishes

G

Hi Grayling,

I agree with you totally, Andrew should go and get it checked out. It's the only thing we ever really disagree on. He is such as stupid, stubborn, sod and the more I mention it, the more he digs his heels in about not going. You would think that when he sees how poorly his dad is (he wouldn't go to the docs either), he can hardly walk, is almost blind and nearly had to have his foot off, that he would go for peace of mind. But no not Andrew. I think he is afraid but he says he is just too busy. Other than the fact his bloods are up and down he is very healthy. I'm going to try the silent approach next, if I don't mention it he may just go of his own accord. Fingers crossed anyway.

Sarah