Surgery Pre-op Tests (FASTING REQUIRED)
FASTING REQUIRED
Pre-operative (pre-op) tests are performed before surgery to make sure you are healthy enough for the procedure, identify any conditions that could increase surgical risk, and help the healthcare team plan your anesthesia and post-operative care.
Common reasons for pre-op testing include:
Assess your overall health: Detect medical conditions that may affect surgery or recovery.
Evaluate organ function: Ensure your heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver are functioning well enough for anesthesia and surgery.
Identify risks: Detect problems such as anemia, infection, bleeding disorders, or electrolyte imbalances that may need treatment before surgery.
Plan anesthesia safely: Help the anesthesiologist choose the safest medications and monitor for potential complications.
Establish baseline values: Provide a comparison point if any problems develop during or after surgery.
Common pre-op tests
Test | What it evaluates |
Complete Blood Count (CBC) | Anemia, infection, platelet count, and overall blood cell health |
Comprehensive or Basic Metabolic Panel (CMP/BMP) | Kidney function, electrolytes, blood sugar, and liver function (CMP) |
Coagulation tests (PT/INR, aPTT) | Blood clotting ability and bleeding risk |
Urinalysis | Signs of urinary tract infection, kidney disease, or diabetes |
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