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* French Medical Center (also known as the "French Clinic"): This is one of the better places to get an STI test in Laos. They send the samples to labs in Thailand to be tested, and overall, the clinic's STI testing is considered to be on par with Western standards. However, the services will be more expensive and may take more time. Address: Bvd. Kouvieng Rue Simeuang, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +856 21 214 150. | * French Medical Center (also known as the "French Clinic"): This is one of the better places to get an STI test in Laos. They send the samples to labs in Thailand to be tested, and overall, the clinic's STI testing is considered to be on par with Western standards. However, the services will be more expensive and may take more time. Address: Bvd. Kouvieng Rue Simeuang, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +856 21 214 150. | ||
* Mohosot Hospital: This hospital can give you a quicker and faster HIV test (and some other tests) than some other health care providers in Vientiane. While the hospital is not recommended by some expats for more complicated procedures, it's fine for basic tests. Furthermore, it was the first hospital in the country that was developed to focus on infectious diseases. Address: Quai Fa Ngum, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +856 20 55 717 418. | * Mohosot Hospital: This hospital can give you a quicker and faster HIV test (and some other tests) than some other health care providers in Vientiane. While the hospital is not recommended by some expats for more complicated procedures, it's fine for basic tests. Furthermore, it was the first hospital in the country that was developed to focus on infectious diseases. Address: Quai Fa Ngum, Vientiane, Laos. Phone: +856 20 55 717 418. | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/laomedcare/ LMC Clinic Vientiane]: You can get tested for HIV, gonorrhea and chlamydia for 140,000 kip (price for all three tests, June 2017). | |||
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* Swedish Embassy Clinic: Address: Sok Paluang , Vientiane , Laos.Tel: +856 31 5015 | * Swedish Embassy Clinic: Address: Sok Paluang , Vientiane , Laos.Tel: +856 31 5015 | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lao-viet-Hospital/201332176564112 LaoViet Hospital]: We don't have much information on this but it may be another private hospital to check out. | * [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lao-viet-Hospital/201332176564112 LaoViet Hospital]: We don't have much information on this but it may be another private hospital to check out. | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/laomedcare/ LMC Clinic Vientiane]: | * [https://www.facebook.com/laomedcare/ LMC Clinic Vientiane]: This clinic was recommended by one Vientiane local. He says, "Lao run, good equipment, quite modern. On the T2 road left side just before the pharmacies. Before tool shops on the right." Prices (June 2017): Digital gynecology exam is 160,000 kip. The pelvic ultrasound is 70,000 kip. The bacteria culture and sensitivity test for vaginal discharge is 120,000. | ||
'''NOTE:''' For serious health issues, it's recommended to seek help outside of Laos (if you can afford it). Typically, people go to [[Thailand]] for critical medical issues. The Friendship Bridge links Vientiane (Laos) to Nong Khai (Thailand), and it's open 10 am-6 pm daily. If you have a medical emergency, you can often cross the bridge after hours as well. Some hospitals that foreigners seek out in Thailand are AEK International Hospital (tel: 66-42-342-555), North Eastern Wattana General Hospital (tel: 66-1-833-4262), and Bangkok Hospital (tel: 66-42-343-111) in Udon Thani. They all have English-speaking staff. Furthermore, ambulances from AEK International Hospital and Nong Khai Wattana Hospital have permission to cross the Friendship Bridge. The Vientiane-based Setthatirat Hospital ambulance (tel: 021-413-720) can also cross the bridge into Thailand.<ref>[https://la.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/doctors/ US Embassy in Laos - Medical Assistance]</ref> | '''NOTE:''' For serious health issues, it's recommended to seek help outside of Laos (if you can afford it). Typically, people go to [[Thailand]] for critical medical issues. The Friendship Bridge links Vientiane (Laos) to Nong Khai (Thailand), and it's open 10 am-6 pm daily. If you have a medical emergency, you can often cross the bridge after hours as well. Some hospitals that foreigners seek out in Thailand are AEK International Hospital (tel: 66-42-342-555), North Eastern Wattana General Hospital (tel: 66-1-833-4262), and Bangkok Hospital (tel: 66-42-343-111) in Udon Thani. They all have English-speaking staff. Furthermore, ambulances from AEK International Hospital and Nong Khai Wattana Hospital have permission to cross the Friendship Bridge. The Vientiane-based Setthatirat Hospital ambulance (tel: 021-413-720) can also cross the bridge into Thailand.<ref>[https://la.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/doctors/ US Embassy in Laos - Medical Assistance]</ref> | ||