Migration Medicals.

This should be read in conjunction with your detailed instructions from either the New Zealand High Commissions.

Appointments can be made by phone during normal surgery hours (weekdays only)

X-rays must be performed PRIOR to the medical examination and the report and X-rays brought to the examination. The Radiology department at Kingston Hospital does them between 9:00 – 11:30am + 2:00 – 3:30pm on a turn up and wait basis.

Blood tests (Syphilis for New Zealand) are taken on site and processed at a private laboratory. A fasting blood test is required.

You will be expected to provide a urine specimen during this examination.

If you are coming from some distance, especially for early morning appointments, please leave plenty of time as the traffic, especially during term time, can be dreadful.

Prices – (cheque or cash (we cannot accept credit or debit cards)

Medical Conditions

If you are under treatment or have recently had a significant operation or have or have had a significant medical condition, it would be helpful if you could bring either a report from your own doctor or (preferably) copies of correspondence with respect to these conditions from the specialists.

Medical Conditions for which reports are likely to be required:
Heart problems or surgery
TB or other significant lung conditions
Chronic bowel conditions - e.g. Ulcerative, Colitis.
Eye conditions - e.g. Glaucoma.
Joint surgery Strokes or other significant neurological conditions
Developmental problems in children.
Diabetes.
Cancer.