Tests before intravitreal injections
Before intravitreal administration of anti-angiogenic medication, the day hospital requires conjunctival culture, blood testing, an ECG and chest imaging, among other assessments. Patients with diabetes may also require an endocrinologist’s opinion. Check the validity period of each result.
Required tests and examinations
| № | Test / consultation | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conjunctival bacterial culture | 14 days |
| 2 | Complete blood count with differential | 14 days |
| 3 | Blood biochemistry (ALT, AST, glucose, electrolytes (K, Na, Ca), total protein, urea, creatinine and total bilirubin) | 14 days |
| 4 | Syphilis screening (microreaction / Wassermann test / ELISA) | 1 month |
| 5 | Blood glucose | 14 days |
| 6 | ECG with tracing and interpretation | 14 days |
| 7 | Chest fluorography / X-ray with report | 1 year |
| 8 | HIV blood test | 6 months |
| 9 | Blood group | No expiry specified |
| 10 | Hepatitis B and C markers (If positive: infectious disease specialist (or hepatologist) assessment) | 6 months |
| 11 | Endocrinologist consultation for patients with diabetes (If the patient has diabetes) | 1 month |
| 12 | Lacrimal duct irrigation | 6 months |
The supplied document lists only one test for the Macula Centre: conjunctival bacterial culture (14 days). No further requirements are available in the source.
Admission conditions
If the patient has other medical conditions, the treating physician or anaesthetist may request additional tests or specialist assessments.
Check that all results are available and still valid. Missing required documents or examinations may prevent scheduled admission.
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