Pre-Op Labs
I am will be attending an all day testing/teaching day tomorrow. Along with a chest x-ray, upper GI, EKG.... I am also having blood drawn for labwork.
Just curious... does anyone know what kind of labs are typically drawn? I know each surgeon is different, but there must be some labs that are typically drawn.
Just curious... does anyone know what kind of labs are typically drawn? I know each surgeon is different, but there must be some labs that are typically drawn.
Personally, I suggest requesting a full set of labs so you can make sure you aren't starting off with any deficiencies. But most surgeons don't order a full set pre op, I don't think.
I think most order a CMP, or comprehensive metabolic panel, and a CBC, or complete blood count. they'll probably also order iron and maybe ferritin. maybe vitamin D.
I always suggest getting a copy of the lab report so you can see the results for yourself and compare them to future results.
I think most order a CMP, or comprehensive metabolic panel, and a CBC, or complete blood count. they'll probably also order iron and maybe ferritin. maybe vitamin D.
I always suggest getting a copy of the lab report so you can see the results for yourself and compare them to future results.
Kelly
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Hi there,
Had my blood work done at the hospital last week. Sorry I didnt ask what labs they did. I know that they sent it to my primary doctor so he could do the clearance for surgery. Got to go back to get my blood type with antibodies. Seems that antibodies change so the hospital requires it within 9 or 10 days before surgery. I don't know if all hospitals are the same.
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