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Pre Operative Investigations

Tests to be done before Surgery and Anaesthesia

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man looking at microscope

These are the Standard Tests done in Adults over 40 years old prior to Major Surgery. These are done to ensure a Safe and Successful Surgical Outcome. The list is modified by Dr Dharmarajan to include or delete specific tests applicable to each individual patient.

CBC

ESR

RBS

URE

RFT WITH ELECTROLYTES

LFT

PT INR APTT

HIV HBSAG HCV

BLOOD GROUP

HbA1c

TSH

CHEST X RAY

ECG

2D ECHO