Calgary Medical

[Knobby_Wheezer 0]

Hi

I had my medical (all 3 parts) on Mar21 and was told to call to see if the results were back on Mar28. They weren't. I was then told to call back on Mar30. I did. The results were still not in. I have been told now to call back on Monday, Apr2.

The medical assistant told me today (Mar30) that it takes 5 to 7 business days for the results to come in: Mar28 = 5 bidness days and Mar30 = 7 bidness days.

The delay is with the HIV blood test results. The syphilis results are in (but, she couldn't tell me anything about it over the 'phone). There was no mention of the x-ray and I forgot to ask (I am more concerned about the HIV test).

Has anyone else gone through the Calgary panel doctor that has waited longer than a couple of days for the results?

Just looking for reassurance . . . the usual.

[Colin Wilson 0]

Hi

I had my medical (all 3 parts) on Mar21 and was told to call to see if the results were back on Mar28. They weren't. I was then told to call back on Mar30. I did. The results were still not in. I have been told now to call back on Monday, Apr2.

The medical assistant told me today (Mar30) that it takes 5 to 7 business days for the results to come in: Mar28 = 5 bidness days and Mar30 = 7 bidness days.

The delay is with the HIV blood test results. The syphilis results are in (but, she couldn't tell me anything about it over the 'phone). There was no mention of the x-ray and I forgot to ask (I am more concerned about the HIV test).

Has anyone else gone through the Calgary panel doctor that has waited longer than a couple of days for the results?

Just looking for reassurance . . . the usual.

I am sure it will be ok.. real slow in Alberta anything to do with Health Care..

Did you get your interview ( package 4)?? I did not see it on your timeline..

I was told you can not go to the medical unit you get your Interview date..

Colin

[Knobby_Wheezer 0]

I cannot fax the checklist until I have arranged for a medical. So I arranged and attended the medical and then faxed the checklist.

I do not get pkt4 until some time after the fax of the checklist has been sent. The longest is 11 days and the shortest is 3. Three days has already come and gone. The 11th day is April 8---which is a Sunday. Therefore, at the latest, I expect to get Pkt4 by April 9. Unless, of course, what the consulate said about updating my postal code was a big lie. Then, I won't get Pkt4 and they will have to email that, too.

However, I appreciate the comment about slowness of AB Health Care. I am not from AB and haven't lived here long enough to have had enough sicknesses that required interaction with the health care system here.

[CanuckmeetsYank 0]

You can email the office in Vancouver as well to find out if they issued your interview date and when it might happen to be. If you were curious.

As far as the medical, maybe the delay was they forgot to do the HIV test..hence they have to run the blood again. I heard that happen to someone else who had medical done in Calgary. Not to worry (easier said then done I know)...all will be fine. It will get there this week I am sure..they never do these things as quickly as we would like...

[Knobby_Wheezer 0]

You can email the office in Vancouver as well to find out if they issued your interview date and when it might happen to be. If you were curious.

I will probably be forced into doing just that if I do not get anything from them by April 9. I have read elsewhere that updating address info (even if it's only correcting info) is seldom effective. If I do email them, I will probably do it by including the emails that show the interaction between me and them about the address correction.

As far as the medical, maybe the delay was they forgot to do the HIV test..hence they have to run the blood again. I heard that happen to someone else who had medical done in Calgary.

Yes, I have read that post myself a number of times. It happened in July of 2006. But, I don't want the lab to forget! It makes me feel diseased! Anyway, I have done a Google search for how long it takes get HIV test results back from any lab any where and the hits state either 7 to 10 days or 1 to 2 weeks. So, I think that the Hummingbird may be thinking of 'general' blood-testing rather than specifically syphilis and HIV. The initial answer that I got to my question was that the test for measles had come back! Inspired me with utter confidence in their abilities, I assure you (not).

they never do these things as quickly as we would like...

Boy, have you got that right, sister!

Thanks for buoying my spirits, though. I *do* feel lighter today.

[SENKA 0]

I had my medical done back in February of last year, and it took about a week to complete everything. They probably lost something, don't worry. What did they tell you when you call the office to ask about results? I dealt with the recpetionist, I think her name was Michely, or something like that, and she was very helpful. Maybe try to talk to her.

Good luck and I hope you get your results quickly