The records and labs to have ready before flying to Seoul
Quick answer
Before any stem cell infusion for kidney disease you should have at least six sets of results: creatinine and eGFR, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, electrolytes and phosphate, a full blood count, hepatitis and HIV screening, and a renal ultrasound — plus a current medication list and full comorbidity history.
Results should be recent, generally within one to three months, because kidney values move quickly in poorly controlled patients. Arriving with old labs usually means paying to repeat the entire panel.
The medication list must include doses and timing, and also supplements, herbal products and over-the-counter painkillers, since many affect the kidney directly — NSAIDs, or herbal remedies contaminated with heavy metals.
Bring the cause of the kidney disease too — diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease, stones or polycystic kidneys — because the cause determines what can help. Infusing cells without addressing the driver rarely changes the long-term trend.
It depends on the panel — glucose and lipids usually require fasting, but the infusion itself does not.
Ask your doctor; commonly non-essential products are stopped one to two weeks ahead and disclosed to the team.
Yes. Thai-only records usually need translating, so request an English summary from your Thai hospital in advance.
Disclose it; cardiac assessment may be required, since fluid loads affect the heart in renal patients.
Some are repeated to create a single consistent baseline, which is standard data quality practice.
5 points • reviewed 2026-09-02
Reviewed and last updated: 2026-09-02
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Last updated: 2026-09-02 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.
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