What would be the top 6 blood work checks for RNYers
I would pick: CBC, CMP, lipid profile, B12, iron, vitamin D (25 hydroxy)
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
A CBC is a complete blood count. It counts your red blood cells, white blood cells, etc.
A CMP is comprehensive metabolic profile. It includes calcium, total protein, albumin, a bunch of other tests.
A CMP is comprehensive metabolic profile. It includes calcium, total protein, albumin, a bunch of other tests.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
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