Medicals

[jensaus]

I understand that myself, fiance and baby will need to undergo a medical if all goes well with the application. My question is what type of medical is required? Do we need to have chest x-rays? pathology?Or just the initial medical assessment? It's quite costly isn't it?

Your help would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[seton]

The medical examination includes:

complete physical examination for all family members;
chest X-ray and a radiologist's report for everyone aged 11 years and over;
blood test for everyone aged 15 years or over;
urinalysis for everyone aged 5 years or over;
HIV testing for everyone aged 15 years or over, as well as for children who have received blood or blood products, or have a known HIV mother.

Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/dmp-handbook/appendix-02.asp

It's a fairly simple process, but does require a physical, blood work, and X-rays. Cost varies by location - in Canada, the average total cost with all lab fees is between $180-$230 per person.