Immigration Medical Examination (IME)

OUR PANEL PHYSICIANS:

Dr. Anil Pahari                            MBBS, MD, MRCP, MRCGP
Dr. Barsha Bista                         MBBS, MD
Dr. Alok Dhungel                        MBBS, MD
Dr. Shekhar Rajbhandari           MBBS, MD (LOCUM)
Dr. Ohmar Man Pradhan           MBBS, MD (LOCUM)   

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

• Please call on 01-4101623 / 4101624.
• Please avoid booking an appointment during Menstrual Period (Day 1-Day 7) as this may affect urine   test.
• Appointment is only required in case of Australia & New Zealand (Full Medical).
• Please find the link to book an appointment at the end of the page. 

OPENING HOURS

• Our department is open from 9:45 am until 4 pm for new clients. 
• For follow up please kindly visit us between 3:30 pm to 5 pm at Room No: 1071.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING ON THE DAY OF APPOINTMENT?

• E-medical generated referral letter which has your HAP ID.
• Original passport and declaration form.
• Spectacle/ Contact lenses if you wear one. 
• List of current medications / medical records of major operations or illness.
• Copies of passport, Photos are NOT required. 
• For medical examination you do not have to attend on empty stomach.

WHERE DO I GO ONCE AT NORVIC INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (NIH)?

• Please proceed to Room No 1074 (Australian / New Zealand Medical Examination Centre.)
   

WHAT IS THE FEE STRUCTURE? 

FEE STRUCTURE FOR AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION

  

ITEM	E-MEDICAL  REQUIREMENT                    CODE	FEES  NRS	EXAMPLE APPLICANT
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY	501+502	5855 WITH TAX *	STUDENT(NON-HEALTHCARE), VISITOR
MEDICAL EXAMINATION WITH MANTOUX  W/O URINE TEST AND X-RAY	501	4172 WITH TAX	CHILDREN AGED 2 AND UNDER 5  YEARS APPLYING FOR A PERMANENT/ PROVISIONAL VISA
MEDICAL EXAM WITH URINE TEST & MANTOUX  W/O  X-RAY	501	4185 WITH TAX	CHILDREN AGED 5 AND UNDER 11  YEARS APPLYING FOR A PERMANENT/  PROVISIONAL VISA
MEDICAL EXAMINATION W/O URINE AND X-RAY	501	3653 WITH TAX	CHILDREN BELOW 5 YEARS
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY + HIV	501+502+707	6784  WITH TAX *	MIGRANT (SUCH AS SPOUSE, PARENT,  SKILLED MIGRANT)
MEDICAL EXAMINATION BUT WITHOUT X-RAY	501	3856  WITH TAX	CHILDREN ABOVE 5 YEARS AND  BELOW 11 YEARS, MIGRANT, ELDERLY  VISITOR
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY+ HIV+ HEPATITIS B+HEPATITIS C	501+502+707+708+716	8979 WITH TAX *	HEALTHCARE WORKER OR  HEALTHCARE STUDENT
CHEST X-RAY (AXR)	502	3030 WITH TAX *	WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER
ADDITIONAL TESTS
HIV TEST	707	945 WITH TAX
HEPATITIS B TEST	708	620 WITH TAX
S. CREATININE	704	336 WITH TAX
HEPATITIS C TEST	716	1554 WITH TAX
MANTOUX TEST	719	336 WITH TAX

* Includes TB diagnostic tests and treatment (if required) done at IOM, Baluwatar, KTM. Nepal.

WHAT TESTS DO I NEED?

•    The tests you require will depend on your visa category.
•    Your referral letter will indicate what tests are necessary.
•    501 code - Includes medical examination, urine routine test (for all above 5 years of age).

•    502 code - Chest X-ray (above 11 years of age).

•    Blood test where applicable.

•    Some children between 2~11 years may require TB screening test.
•    Sometimes panel physician may request additional test as per clinical needs.
If you have any doubt, please discuss with our panel physician/staff.

For more information about Australian Health Requirement please visit on the link below:
www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal( Note: please specify in as a link address)

WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION?

•    Registration at Room No: 1074.
•    ID Check – Referral Letter, Original passport and Declaration form.
•    Photograph
•    Height, Weight and Blood Pressure measurement.

•    Urine test.

•    Blood tests if applicable.
•   501 code - External physical examination (includes vision test). 

•   502 code- indicates Chest- X ray.

WHAT IF I AM PREGNANT?

Chest- X ray is not recommended in the first trimester (Twelve weeks)

There is an option to defer X- ray examination until after delivery. Kindly discuss with our panel physician for more details.

WILL I GET TO SEE MY REPORT/HOW IS THE REPORT SENT?

•    You do not have to collect any report once all your examinations are complete.
•    Your report is forwarded electronically via e - Medical to the department of Home Affairs within three

      working days in most cases           
•   If your examination or test results are abnormal, our panel physician will inform you during the

    consultation.

If you require any further information please feel free to contact us regarding your medical examinations.

UNDRESSING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION

•     As per guidelines provided by Department of Home Affairs, you will need to undress to your   underwear.
•    We provide gowns to both male and female candidates and every effort is taken to maintain your dignity. Only external physical examination is conducted.
•    We offer chaperone to all applicants. All children must be examined in the presence of a guardian.

WHAT IF MY X RAY SHOWS ABNORMALITY?

•    The panel physician will inform you of the result.
•    Sometimes e-medical can auto generate further tests depending on the abnormality.
•    Once your case is submitted, MOC in Australia will review your case and advice if any further tests are required. They will notify the client via email.

WHAT ARE TESTS FOR TB?

•    TB is tested by examination of sputum (Authorised at IOM Laboratory only).
•    This is done in two ways- smear and culture.
•    Kindly note TB culture report takes 8 weeks for the results.
•    There is no extra charge for TB tests and treatment; it is included in the Norvic Hospital bill.

TB SCREENING FOR CHILDREN
Children between the age of 2 & 11 years and applying for a permanent / provisional visa are required to undergo a TB screening test.

 WHAT IS THE SCREENING TEST FOR TB?
There are two different types of screening tests:

1. Mantoux- is an intra dermal test (skin).
2. IGRA- Interferon Gamma Release Assay is a blood test.

Currently at Norvic International Hospital only Mantoux test is available. We are in the process of inquiring if IGRA if feasible. We shall update the information in our website when available.
 

RESULT OF MANTOUX TEST

• Result of Mantoux test is recorded after 48-72 hours of injection. The child will have to be reviewed by doctors at the pathology department of Norvic hospital for final report. Please ensure the child does not leave Kathmandu until the final report is provided.
• Our panel physicians will advice if additional examination is required following the result of Mantoux test.

WHAT IF THE MANTOUX RESULT IS POSITIVE?

The child will need a Chest X-ray.

WHAT IS THE WAITING TIME IN CLINIC?

•    Generally your medical examination, urine test and x ray are completed within two-three hours.

IS THERE A COMPLAINT PROCEDURE?

•    If you are not satisfied with our service kindly contact our manager/panel physician. We will try and resolve the problem.
•    If you have any feedback, complaints or compliments; kindly refer to the link below:

http://www.border.gov.au/about/contact/provide-feedback.
HOW TO CONTACT US
•    Telephone: 01-4258554/4259512   Extension: 1035
•     Mail: visamed@norvichospital.com ( Kindly note that we cannot book appointments via Email/ Online).

FRAUDULANT BEHAVIOUR

•    Any fraudulent activity will be reported directly to the department of Home Affairs.

Please click in the box below to book an IME appointment. (This facility would be available from 25.7.2018(Sunday) for the  booking dates 10.8.2018 onwards)

 

 

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