Question: What lab work do I have to have done before my breast surgery?
Answer: We generally get a pregnancy test, cbc, protime and ptt. If a patient is over 40 and or has a family history of heart or health problems we recommend an EKG. If a patient is over 40 or has a family history of breast cancer we require a mammogram. Some exceptions apply, based on the general health of each patient and their family history. Specific lab work needed before surgery is discussed with each patient at their pre operative appointment.
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