Question:
What does the typical pre op blood work consist of? What are they looking for?
— harmonysplace (posted on October 12, 2009)
October 13, 2009
They are checking your levels as far as protein, iron, bone density. They
are looking to see if anything is irregular. We I had my pre op blood work
done my doctor found out I was anemic and had low bone density.
— marissajmp
October 13, 2009
Some surgeons also order special tests to see if you've got nicotine in
your bloodstream, and stuff like that. But mostly, it's just to make sure
that you won't have any bleeding or clotting problems during surgery, and
if you're diabetic, they want to know how your blood sugar is, and stuff
like that.
— Erica Alikchihoo
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