Pre-Op Clearance & Lab Testing
Arrive at Your Surgery Prepared
A pre-operative evaluation, the blood work your surgeon requires and an in-clinic EKG — in one place in Houston, before plastic or elective surgery.
- In-clinic EKG
- Part of the advanced panel
- Your surgeon's order
- We follow its requirements
- Pre-op IV
- Optional preparation support
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Book Your Pre-Op Visit
Start with the clearance evaluation if you are still planning, or go straight to the lab work if your surgeon already gave you an order.
Pre-Operative Clearance Evaluation
In-person consultation to prepare for your surgery: we review your procedure, the labs and tests your surgeon requires, and optional pre-operative IV support. Labs and IV are billed separately.
Pre-Operative Blood Work & EKG
Basic panel: CBC, CMP, urinalysis with reflex and pregnancy test. Advanced: vitamin D, ferritin, PT/INR, PTT and in-clinic EKG. Bring your surgeon's lab order when you have it.
Pick the service by name in our online scheduler, or call and we'll book it for you.
What the lab work includes
Pre-Operative Blood Work & EKG
Basic testing
- CBC
- CMP
- Urinalysis with reflex
- Pregnancy test (hCG)
Advanced testing
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Ferritin
- PT/INR
- PTT
- In-clinic EKG
Testing requirements vary by surgeon and procedure — please bring your surgeon's pre-op lab order when you have it. Fasting may be required for certain tests. Lab testing supports your pre-operative evaluation but does not by itself constitute surgical or medical clearance.
How it works
From Your Surgeon's Order to Your Results
- 1
Clearance Evaluation
An in-person consultation about your procedure and your surgeon, and the labs and tests your clearance requires.
- 2
Blood Work & EKG
Your panel is drawn here, and the EKG is done in the clinic.
- 3
Recommendations
We may recommend additional studies tailored to your case to support your recovery.
- 4
Optional Pre-Op IV
Hydration, vitamins and immune support before surgery, if it fits your plan. Labs and IV are billed separately from the consultation.
Pre-Op Clearance
Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-Op Testing
Do I need to fast?
Fasting may be required for certain tests. Follow the instructions from your surgeon or medical provider before your appointment, and call us if you're unsure.
Is lab testing the same as surgical clearance?
No. Lab testing supports your pre-operative medical evaluation, but it does not by itself constitute surgical or medical clearance.
What should I bring?
Your surgeon's pre-op lab order or testing requirements, if you have them. Requirements vary depending on your surgeon and your procedure.
Can you help after surgery too?
Yes. Our post-operative clearance evaluation reviews your wounds, drains and sutures, especially if your surgery was done elsewhere — and our recovery services take it from there.
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Ready When You Are
Get Ready for Surgery
Here is what happens when you book.
- 1Book your evaluation or lab work, and bring your surgeon's order.
- 2We draw your panel and do the EKG here, in the clinic.
- 3You get your results and, if you want it, a pre-op IV plan.
- In-clinic EKG
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