Tests before ophthalmic laser procedures
Laser procedures involving the anterior or posterior segment of the eye have a specific day-hospital assessment list. It includes a full blood count, syphilis screening, blood glucose, blood group, an ECG and chest imaging. Patients with diabetes have additional requirements.
Required tests and examinations
| № | Test / consultation | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete blood count with differential | 14 days |
| 2 | Syphilis screening (microreaction / Wassermann test / ELISA) | 1 month |
| 3 | Blood glucose | 14 days |
| 4 | Blood group | No expiry specified |
| 5 | ECG with tracing and interpretation | 14 days |
| 6 | Chest fluorography / X-ray with report | 1 year |
| 7 | Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) for patients with diabetes (If the patient has diabetes) | 14 days |
| 8 | Endocrinologist consultation for patients with diabetes (If the patient has diabetes) | 1 month |
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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