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Pre-operation Profile LIS Code: PRE OPERATION
Pre-operation blood test covering FBC, clotting, kidney function, blood group and infection screening ahead of surgery. UKAS-accredited lab.
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£216
Results in
4 days
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Blood
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Phlebotomy Fee: £25
A one-off £25 phlebotomy fee applies per visit — this covers your blood draw regardless of how many tests or profiles you book in the same appointment.
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Before your appointment
Fasting required (8-12 hours).
What's included in this profile
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) ▾
Blood Group & Rh Typing ▾
Creatinine ▾
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) ▾
Full Blood Count (FBC) ▾
Glucose ▾
HIV Antibodies + p24 Antigen ▾
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) ▾
Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV Ab) ▾
Potassium ▾
Prothrombin Time / INR ▾
Sodium ▾
Urea ▾
- Measures how long blood takes to clot via a different clotting pathway
- Checked alongside PT/INR for a full coagulation assessment
- Can also be used to monitor certain bloodthinning medications
- Identifies your ABO blood group and Rh (positive/negative) status
- Essential information for transfusions and pregnancy care
- A oneoff test, as blood group doesn't change
- A waste product from normal muscle breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function
- Used to calculate eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate)
- An older, general marker of inflammation in the body
- Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube
- Often used alongside CRP for a fuller inflammation picture
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- The main sugar circulating in the blood, used for energy
- Raised fasting levels can indicate prediabetes or diabetes
- A cornerstone test for metabolic health
- A combined test detecting both HIV antibodies and the p24 viral protein
- Allows for earlier detection than antibody testing alone
- The standard modern HIV screening test
- Indicates current, active Hepatitis B infection
- The main screening test for Hepatitis B
- A positive result requires further specialist followup
- Indicates past or current exposure to Hepatitis C
- The main screening test for Hepatitis C
- A positive result is followed up with PCR testing
- A key electrolyte important for heart and muscle function
- Abnormal levels can affect heart rhythm and need prompt attention
- Closely linked to kidney function
- Measures how long blood takes to clot via one clotting pathway
- INR standardises the result for comparison between labs
- Commonly used to monitor bloodthinning medication
- A key electrolyte that regulates fluid balance
- Abnormal levels can reflect kidney, hormonal or hydration issues
- Commonly checked as part of a routine metabolic panel
- A waste product from protein breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function or dehydration
- Interpreted alongside creatinine for a fuller picture
About this profile
The Pre-operation Profile is a comprehensive pre-surgical screen covering blood counts, clotting function, kidney function, blood group, and key infectious diseases — everything a surgical team typically needs confirmed before an operation.
What's Included
- Full Blood Count (FBC): Checks red cells, white cells, and platelets to confirm you're fit for surgery and to catch anaemia or infection.
- Blood Group: Confirms ABO and Rh type in case a transfusion is needed during or after surgery.
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) & Hepatitis C Antibody (HCV Ab): Screen for bloodborne viral infections as part of standard pre-op safety checks.
- HIV 1&2 Antibody/Antigen (incl. p24): Screens for HIV infection ahead of surgery.
- Glucose: Assesses blood sugar control, which affects wound healing and anaesthetic risk.
- Urea & Creatinine: Kidney function, important for anaesthetic and medication dosing.
- Sodium & Potassium: Electrolyte balance, checked before any procedure involving anaesthesia.
- APTT & PT/INR: Clotting time tests to assess bleeding risk during surgery.
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): A general marker of inflammation.
Who Should Consider This Test?
- Anyone booked for elective or planned surgery
- Patients whose surgical team has requested pre-operative bloods
- Anyone wanting to get pre-op screening done in advance of a hospital pre-assessment appointment
Test Details
- Sample Required: Blood sample.
- Results Available: Approximately 4 days.
- Before your appointment: Fasting required (8-12 hours).
