Medical exams

gstern says on May 13, 2005, 19:50:

Medicals From the consular procedural manual:

The examination must include: (1) A medical history; (2) An immunization history (immigrant visa applicants only); (3) A physical examination; (4) A mental examination; (5) A full-size chest radiograph; (6) A serologic test for syphilis; (7) A serologic test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); (8) A sputum smear examination; (9) Administration of immunizations (immigrant visa applicants only);


So they are testing for communicable diseases and mental health and they are given a large number of immunizations unless they have their immunization records.

The children will need the same regardless of age.

The exam can only be given at the clinic approved by the US Consulate. You cannot choose your own doctor. This is done so as to prevent fraud and also because the consulate requires very specific paperwork and procedures. The exams are done and results are sealed and can only be opened by the consular officer.

Greg

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utopiacowboy says on May 13, 2005, 21:01:

The other thing to know about the lab and medical is that the lab doesn't take appointments but the doctors do. Make an appointment for the doctor in the afternoon after 2 pm and go to the lab early the same day. The lab will send their results to the doctor so he/she will have them by the time you have your appointment. This was true a year ago.

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