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is it always necasary to have ekg chest exray and blood work done at the hospital does this mean i am aproved or do they want more testing    — amber34482 (posted on January 27, 2009)

January 27, 2009
I had to have those tests as pre-op procedures, but that was simultaneous with my surgery. Do you have an actual surgery date? It sounds to me as though you're approved. Don't be afraid to ask any health professional or business office worker questions. You are the consumer. You are the one going under the knife. You are the one paying the bills. Ask questions. Get answers. To me it sounds as though you are either approved or extremely close to being so.
   — jjames-thomas

January 27, 2009
Yes these tests are most definitely necessary and it does sound like you are approved. Ask for your surgery date; if they won't give you one then I would suggest getting a second opinion. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl

January 27, 2009
I had all my testing done before the office submited them for approval. Having these done in advance does not mean you have been approved. You need to ask your doctor's office for this information. They are the ones that can best answer your questions. Do not assume anything and always ask them when in doubt. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

January 27, 2009
well i do know that these are required test. Also, i am a surgery nurse and the labwork needs to be done no longer then a week preop the EKG can be done up to 6 months preop. So I would rec. calling your surgeons office. There is no need to have the labwork done twice. Looks like you are on your way to the losing side!! I can't wait to get my date. Best of luck and let us know how things go! blessings and hugs, cora
   — jnclshrum

January 28, 2009
Yes they need to make sure your able to get the surgery, checking to see your heart is good to go as well as blood work after that they will tell you when to go in.
   — 2409w.poplar_rodriguez