What exactly do doctors look for when blood work is done before having surgery?

Generally speaking if you are a healthy individual routine blood work consists of CBC, electrolytes, kidney & liver function, clotting factors, blood sugar levels, HEP and HIV status. It is best to ask your specific plastic surgeon as it slightly varies.

Thank you for your question, all surgeons have different labwork that is needed to be cleared for the surgery, besides hemoglobin we check hepatitis, HIV, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, kidney and liver functions, EKG, among others. It's best if you talk to your doctor about what is required for your surgery.Good luck.Salvador Pantoja M.D.