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VanIslander · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:01 am Post subject:

I could sell my urine to those who need to submit a clean sample. Laughing

Piss for sale!

pharflung · Joined: 29 Mar 2007

Could it be that the reason drug testing for cannabis is not available in Korea is because cannabis is not generally available, either?

sojourner1 · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:20 am Post subject:

soju pizza · Joined: 21 Feb 2007

MODS! Make this a sticky!

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:40 am Post subject:

TDR · Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Location: Busan

Perhaps if you asked for a test for "cannabis" they might not understand. The proper test is a test for "cannabinoids". In Korean, it is "카니비노이드". You also need a test for TBPE which is for amphetamines. Before anyone tells me that TBPE actually means a test for Tuberculosis, the acronym can actually stand for both kinds of medical tests. Even after doing my own research, I was confused. After talking to the RN that I deal with here in Busan, I think I've got it.

Even though I'm re-upping my contract and don't need to do it, I went and got my medical check-up done today because I think it's a good idea to have one done each year. As well, just to be sure, I brought the information (written in Korean) from the Busan Education Program which pertains to the necessities for the medical check up. On the line for drug tests it says:

마약류 검사 결과: TBPE검사 및 카니비노이드 검사

which translates to:

Narcotic order/class test: TBPE test and Cannabinoids test

My point being that it's requested by the Busan Board of Education as being part of the narcotic portion of the required check.

Anyway, I got mine done at Dong-Eui Medical Centre in Busan. They have an English speaking nurse there who will help you through any tests you need. I have dealt with her many times and she's always been absolutely wonderful. They do all the tests that you might need but, of course, you've got to pay for them. It is 30 000 won for the standard medical check up. And for the two drug tests they charged me 24 312 won. I also asked for an HIV test, which apparently is not an extra charge. When you go for your medical check you should bring two passport sized photos and your Alien Card with you.

In Busan, the directions are below:

The international medical clinic is at Dong-Eui Medical Center. You go to the Yangjeong stop on line one and go out exit number 4. Right beside the exit on the corner (possibly right behind the exit) is a shuttle bus stop which, for 650won, will take you right up to the Medical Center. I believe the sign is white and blue, as opposed to the normal bus stop signs which are light blue and yellow. You could walk to the Medical Center, but the hill is huge and unless you're into pain, you'll curse your life if you do.

If you walk into the medical center, look to the right side of the lobby and there are a pair of glass double doors which a small sign to the left of them that say "International Medical Clinic". There are some couches and a TV inside. Go in and there is an RN who speaks English who will help you with anything you need and take you around the hospital and translate anything you need help with. She's there from 9-5, Monday to Friday. If she's not there when you get there, read a magazine and she'll be along shortly. For English speaking patients who want to set up an appointment: 051-863-7892. If they don't answer, they might be helping someone else. Try back in a few minutes.

A map can be found here:
<http://www.dongeui-med.or.kr/english/english_04.htm>

Information can be found here:
<http://www.dongeui-med.or.kr/english/english_01.htm>

Best of luck!

-TDR