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minaju13
Oct 5, 2012, 12:40 AM
For PreOP blood test and UA do they test for illegal drugs also? And that person is a minor. The surgery is just a small foot surgery.

J_9
Oct 5, 2012, 01:00 AM
They test foe hematocrit and hemoglobin levels as wall as white blood cells and platelet levels. If the patient is a female they test for pregnancy.

Fr_Chuck
Oct 5, 2012, 04:11 AM
They do not test for illegal drugs unless there is a concern or other signs where those will effect. But the doctor should always know about medication and drugs being taken, as it can effect other medication they use.