Guest ASPHALT ANGEL Posted September 18, 2005 Hi, I have to go in on the 7th for a pre-op medical exam. My surgeon has given me letter to give to my doctor telling him what I need to have done. It says a CBC(Complete Blood Count), Urinalysis, Chemistry 8 Panel, and PT/PTT My question is What is a PT/PTT? And do I have to have a pelvic exam and breast exam? Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks Jolynn:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattyrn 0 Posted September 18, 2005 A PT/PTT is a blood test showing your clotting times. I didn't have any kind of breast/pelvic exam. It appears to me that everything ordered was a blood test and urine, should be no big deal! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks Pattyrn, your help is greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giveyouthemoon 4 Posted September 19, 2005 My doc required a less than one year old pap smear so yeah, I had to get the whole shootin' match done. Different docs vary. Your doc should give you a piece of paper with all the tests he nees that you can give to your primary care doc (if they aren't the same doctor). You'll also need a psych exam and a letter probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL Posted September 19, 2005 Karen, Thanks...I have had my psych evaluation, and met with the dietician and my surgeon so now I am just waiting for my Pre op apt. and then Surgery on the 20th of Oct. YEAH!! I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coyotegirl 3 Posted September 19, 2005 I had to have all those test plus a Chest x-ray and a ekg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
