Preoperative tests
Preoperative tests should be performed where clinically indicated, and the results should be available before the patient goes to theatre.
- Urea, creatinine, electrolytes, full blood count and blood glucose BM testing shold be carried out in most patients
- Crossmatch or Group and Save blood as required by the operation.
- Specific blood tests:
- Liver function tests in Jaundice, alcohol abuse or malignancy
- Amylase in acute abdominal pain
- Blood Glucose in diabetic patients
- Clotting studies in liver disease or if on anticoagulants
- Thyroid function tests in thyroid disease
- Sickle cell tests in those from at-risk groups
- Chest X ray - if indicated
- ECG - if indicated
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