will i be cleared for bbl/lipo if my MCH level is 25.9 but all my other labs are in normal ranges?

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my MCH is currently a 25.9 whereas the normal ranges are suppose to be 26.6-33.0. everything else on my labs are in normal ranges except my MCH level. will or could i still be cleared for surgery? or will i be turned away?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You should ask this question of the board certified PS who ordered the lab work.  MCH is used primarily to help determine if someone has iron deficiency anemia. He will have to determine if all of your lab work meets the criteria for a healthy candidate for a BBL.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. In order to completely evaluate your CBC results, we need to see other numbers including Hb/Hct, WBC, Platelet count. If you only have a mild iron deficiency anemia, you can probably still go ahead with the procedure, but this is something that should be cleared by your plastic surgeon. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
  
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

MCH needs to be evaluated in light of other CBC diff. parameters to evaluate how significant your anemia is. In person evaluation with your primary care physician and surgeon is recommended before surgery. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sheaintbritney,
you will most likely be cleared for surgery, but every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Each doctor has their own protocol about clearance for surgery. It is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

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