Question:
What are these tests? What do they mean?

I got my Pre-Op scripts today and I am curious about what they are for? CBC, Screen 8(this one especially), LFT's, UA, Urine HCG(this one is for pregnancy??) Can any of these show tobacco use? Thanks    — smmeow (posted on August 1, 2003)

August 1, 2003
CBC=Complete Blood Count, Urinalysis, HCG=Pregnancy. I can't remember LFT's or Screen 8.
   — M B.

August 1, 2003
I rememeber, LFT is Liver Function Test, Screen 8 maybe another expanded version of the CBC (CBC w/ dif?) but someone else online may have to answer that one.
   — M B.

August 1, 2003
There's something called a BMP, which is a group of 8 tests that is ordered as a screening tool to check for conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease. This could be what they mean by a Screen 8. I don't know that any of these show evidence of tobacco use.
   — antiques55

August 1, 2003
CBC= complete Blood Count, Screen 8 probably is electolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc. LFTs= Liver Function Test, U/A= urinalysis. Urine HCG = pregnancy test. None will show tobacco use.
   — koogy

August 1, 2003
hiya~ there is an awesome website www.labtestsonline.org that explains darn near every lab test every ordered... hope it helps {{hugs}} kate
   — jkb

August 1, 2003
Well it looks like everyone nailed it on the head for ya.......lol I don't think any of them would show tobacco use but if your surgeon said aren't supposed to be smoking then you probably shouldn't be, just a thought it could be dangerous to you for your surgery.
   — Saxbyd