Tests for admission to the paid inpatient department
The paid inpatient ward requires laboratory investigations, an ECG, chest imaging, ophthalmic tests and specialist assessments. The institute’s source document provides specific exceptions to some of these requirements for patients with vitreoretinal conditions.
Required tests and examinations
| № | Test / consultation | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete blood count with differential | 14 days |
| 2 | Blood clotting time | 14 days |
| 3 | Urinalysis | 14 days |
| 4 | Conjunctival bacterial culture (Not mandatory in the stated vitreoretinal cases) | 14 days |
| 5 | Blood biochemistry (ALT, AST, glucose, electrolytes (K, Na, Ca), total protein, urea, creatinine and total bilirubin) | 14 days |
| 6 | электролиты: калий ,натрий, кальций (по показаниям) (If indicated) | 14 days |
| 7 | Hepatitis B and C markers (If positive: infectious disease specialist (or hepatologist) assessment) | 6 months |
| 8 | HIV blood test | 6 months |
| 9 | Syphilis screening (microreaction / Wassermann test / ELISA) | 1 month |
| 10 | Coagulation profile | 14 days |
| 11 | Blood group | No expiry specified |
| 12 | ECG with tracing and interpretation | 14 days |
| 13 | Chest fluorography / X-ray with report | 1 year |
| 14 | Lacrimal duct irrigation | 6 months |
| 15 | Ocular ultrasound / biometry and intraocular lens calculation | 6 months |
| 16 | General practitioner / physician assessment | 1 month |
| 17 | ENT specialist consultation (Not mandatory in the stated vitreoretinal cases) | 3 months |
| 18 | Dental assessment and oral sanitation (Not mandatory in the stated vitreoretinal cases) | 3 months |
| 19 | Endocrinologist consultation for patients with diabetes (If the patient has diabetes) | 1 month |
| 20 | General practitioner / physician assessment (If indicated) | — |
| 21 | Conjunctival bacterial culture (Not mandatory in the stated vitreoretinal cases) | — |
The paid department provides specific exceptions for vitreoretinal patients concerning conjunctival cultures and ENT/dental consultations; the source also mentions preliminary antibiotic treatment.
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.
Other preparation guides
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