Bariatric Surgery (post) - annual screening | | Indications: | Recommended annual screening includes: Haematology & Biochemistry Profile, ferritin, parathyroid hormone, vitamins A, D, B12 & folate, plasma zinc, copper and selenium (mineral screen). | Patient Instructions: | Avoid mineral and vitamin supplements on the day of the test. | Appointment Notes: | Patients need to attend Biolab for these tests as the parathyroid hormone requires immediate attention. | Sample Requirements: | 2 x Green (lithium heparin), Navy Blue (EDTA), Lavender (EDTA) , 4 x Yellow (SST) | Postal Samples Acceptable: | Yes |
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