Testing?

Hi there,

At what stage do you do blood testing, etc. at?  Also, does everyone have a sleep study? 

Thanks!

Melanie

I went through HRRH. Dr. Glazer is the one who oversees that part, and you're given your appointment with him sometime after orientation. I had my appointment with him given at the same time as the dietitian, social worker, and RN. My signature has my timeline. Which hospital are you going through?

I just got referred so I am in waiting mode.  From checking on the registry, it looks like I will be out of TWH but I guess I won't know for sure until they send me the letter, right?

Unless you recently have had a sleep study, they will want you to have one.  I think I did bloodwork and ECG at Orientation.  Not sure if I did any after that though. Been a while.

Cathy

I'm going through HRRH (Humber River Regional Hospital) I was advised to expect blood work following my surgeons appointment and a apparently it's several viles, one person told me she had 14 viles taken. I don't know about the sleep study, my doctor did one ahead of time to be proactive. Good-Luck

If you are going through TWH - Nurse will order your blood work

I'm going through Guelph and when they send you the orientation letter, it comes with the list of tests they are wanting you to get done by your first appointment I believe...I've already had the bloodwork done, still waiting to hear back on the sleep study.  I like to be a little proactive, get the ball rolling a little faster so to speak.  Not sure if they require more blood work, guess once I get to that stage, I'll know more?  :)