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I did my medical check last week, where I neglected (quite foolishly perhaps) to tell them that I am on a prescription antidepressant (lexapro). at the time I was quite confident that it wouldnt show up on the narcotics test, but further google research reveals several contradicting stories to wheather it will show up or not. I didnt mention it so as not to bring down any unnecessary hassle upon myself since I am winding them down anyway, but cant help feeling I'll bring a world of bother upon myself now if it shows up. does anyone know if im likely to get bothered in the case that it does? or indeed if im worrying over a minor thing?

Oh yeah the stool sample thing was one of the more disgusting things ive ever had to do, what are they hoping to find sifting through my crap?[/quote]

[Lekker]

You had to submit a stool sample? That's so degrading.

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yep. I dont get that, anything they want to look for would be in my blood or urine. What they want a sample of my James Brown for Confucius only knows

[Zaria32]

Most drug tests look for specific drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine. Each additional drug that is "looked for" in the blood sample costs more money (at least in the West it does) so generally only a few are tested for...just keep your fingers crossed.

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[Ut videam]

Parasites.

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[idonojacs]

Actually, it can tell a number of things. None of them relevant to being an English teacher, of course. But relevant to your health.

Regarding parasites, guess what? If you have them, you probably got them here, of course. Undercooked pork is a great way to get worms. Parasites are also a great way to reduce weight; jockeys used to ingest them intentionally for that reason - sea "Seabiscuit." Do you know who is cooking your pork? A professional chef?

If you have too much undigested fat in your stool, you may have hepatitis. Guess where you are likely to get hepatitis? Korea.

Blood in your stool, which looks like black tar or coffee grounds, could indicate a stomach ulcer or ulcerated intestine. Guess where you are likely to get stomach ulcers? Korea.

It could also indicate stomach or intestinal cancer. Guess where they have a high rate of stomach cancer? You guessed it.

So maybe they are looking out for you're welfare. But I doubt it. They don't require these tests for Korean teachers.

Maybe they are looking out for the National Insurance fund's welfare. By getting rid of anyone who could cost it money.

Maybe. Don't know for sure.

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[Bibbitybop]

Stool samples aren't part of regular med checks for visas now, are they?

[Darkness]

I havent heard of anyone getting a stool sample.

Now, if they do a stool sample and I have a parasite....do they deport me??

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