Lab work question
DS on 06/14/12
Does ,anyone have a totally complete set of labs. I would like to get the most complete example to take to my doctor so he remembers to request everything. Thanks Barb
Here are some suggestions that Vitalady put together. www.gblcreations.com/Resources/Gina/VitaLadysLabsandTargets_ 11-2009.doc
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DS on 06/14/12
Recommended Biochemical Surveillance of Nutritional Status After Malabsorptive Bariatric Surgical Procedures
Time Interval1st Year - Every 3 mo
Thereafter - Every 3-6 mo depending on symptoms
Laboratory tests
CBC, platelets
Electrolytes
Glucose
Iron studies, ferritin
Vitamin B12 (MMA, HCy optional)
Liver function (GGT optional)
Lipid profile
Albumin and prealbumin
RBC folate
Fat-soluble vitamins (6-12 mo)
- Vitamin A
- 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K1 and INR
Metabolic bone evaluation
- Intact PTH (6-12 mo)
- 24-Hour urine calcium (6-12 mo)
Urine N-telopeptide (annually)
Osteocalcin (as needed)
Metabolic stone evaluation (annually)
- 24-Hour urine calcium, citrate, uric acid and oxalate
Zinc
- Trace elements (annually or as needed)
- Selenium
Miscellaneous (as needed)
- Carnitine
- Essential fatty acid chromatography
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