I went in for my pre op lab test yesterday. I was told if everything cleared/passed I would meet with my surgeon/NUT next Tuesday and surgery on the 30th.

I'm wondering what they are testing for? I could be over thinking it but what exactly does cleared/passed mean. She did say my surgeon always orders a ton of test, which is a good thing as it shows he is thorough. They did a medical history eval, EKG, nose swap, chest xray (I have asthma, but it is controlled), and took 5 or 6 tubes of blood.

Just out of curiosity does anyone know what specifically they test for? Will having asthma be an issue?

They did a bunch of blood work on me to check cholesterol and things like that. I have asthma and it's not a problem.

I didn't study my lab slip, but it seemed that they did a basic blood panel, tested thyroid, H-pyloric, pregnancy (which at 52, I found funny). I also have mild asthma and was told to use my inhaler as needed until surgery. I doubt I will even need to do that. Otherwise, it isn't an issue. I think it is just something the anesthesiologist needs to be aware of.

They are worried about things that would interfere with the surgery/anesthesia. If you are generally healthy, it shouldn't be a problem.