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Will doctors always do a complete blood work screen before surgery?
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Not necessarily: If the patient is young and free of chronic disease, it may not be necessary to perform blood work, even for a general anesthesia. If a patient is over 40 or has other health issues, it's important to verify that blood electrolytes and hemoglobin are normal. It comes down to your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Good luck.
Answered 5/21/2013
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