Most accurate postop blood tests?
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I'm calling my PCP this week so he can order my six month labs. These are the tests my surgeon recommends....
• CBC, platelets
• Electrolytes
• Glucose
• Iron studies/Ferritin
• Vitamin B12
• Liver Function
• Lipid Profile
• 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D
Anyone have any particular recommendations on the best methodogy to use, especially for the vitamin evaluations? For example, when I had C. diff, the PCR test was much more accurate than the ELISA antigen test. I know some tests are outdated and others are more accurate for assessing specific nutritional issues. Just wondering what the best bariatric nutritional tests are so I I'm not wasting money on a meaningless test.