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Is getting Blood Tests Mandatory Before Surgery?
From reading other stories i was under the impression that i would have blood tests done at my pre-surgical appointment. But when i went the nurse went over my history, checked my blood pressure, lungs, heart, etc. and looked down at her paper and said ok your all set to meet with the anesthesialogist your Doctor didn't order any blood work. Is that ok? Should i be concerned? My Tummy tuck and breast augmentation surgery is next week and i am starting to get really nervous.
Pre-op labs before cosmetic surgery
Thanks for the question - Generally people who are healthy and under the age of 35 do not need specific blood work. There can be bloodwork required based on previous medical history (diabetes, bleeding disorders, etc.) or sometimes based on complexity or length of the operation. In addition, if your surgeon is performing the operation at a hospital or surgery center that the doctor doesn't own, there may be protocols required that your surgeon doesn't have control over. As always, if you have questions about your surgery - just ask your surgeon to explain! I hope this helps.
