Question:
bloodwork

Does anyone know if the hospital does more bloodwork the day of your surgery?    — cuppaloopy (posted on October 16, 2009)

October 16, 2009
Mine check potassium. If your potassium is low, surgery does not happen. It is too dangerous but I have not heard of anyone's being low.
   — Kathy Thomas

October 16, 2009
Mine did take a little blood before they put in the IV.
   — Laurieanna319

October 17, 2009
They do not. If you review your OHIP Approval, it states that any lap, ECG tests, etc. is to be done in Canada as they do not cover the costs. This is why it's important to have all your tests submitted to your surgeon at least 1 week prior to your surgery date. At least that's how it is with my surgeon.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 17, 2009
I had blood drawn the morning of my surgery.
   — rkurquhart

October 19, 2009
I must have had blood drawn because the doctor advised me that I could stop my diabetes medication the day I went home. My hemaglobinA1C test was 5.5 which is great.
   — Muggs

October 19, 2009
What is an AIC test. In Canada we do it different.
   — cuppaloopy