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| What are the routine pre-op labs? The answer is, "that depends." In an effort to reduce costs while preserving quality, we have recently re-evaluated the use of routine pre-op testing of surgical patients. Currently, in an otherwise healthy patient with no significant pulmonary or cardiac disease, no pre-op tests are necessary unless... |
| Exceptions |
| The patient is a mentstruating woman, which requires a pregancy test before elective surgery. |
| Thepatient is a males >40, females >50, with a strong hx or IDDM, lower these 10 years, an ECG is required within 6 months of the date of surgery. |
| Age, complexity of surgery factor (i.e., elderly / complex surgery may order routine labs) |
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