CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is a premier clinical laboratory testing facility. Their laboratories meet today’s diagnostic challenges and are prepared for the future. CompuNet Clinical Laboratories expansive test menu and ability to keep abreast of the very latest technological advances in laboratory medicine satisfy the ever-growing clinical needs of both patients and physicians. This is one excellent option that we recommend for your pre-surgery testing. They have several locations to choose from. Click on their logo below to visit their website.
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Atrium Medical Center
Another option that is available to our patients for Pre-Admission Testing is the Atrium Medical Center located nearby in Franklin, Ohio. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m and their phone number is (513) 420-5217. You can view their website by clicking on the logo below.
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Pre-Admission Testing (P.A.T.)
The testing described below is intended only as a guide
in preparing patients for surgery.
All patients will be contacted by a Registered Nurse from the Surgery Center. If additional testing is required, the Center will facilitate in obtaining those studies.
OFTEN NO TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE OTHERWISE HEALTHY.
EKG:
Within 6 months if patient has had a history of significant cardiac disease (specifically CABG, angina, history of heart attack or arrhythmia, hypertension, and are currently on medications for the above conditions), or insulin dependent diabetes.
Electrolytes or Basic Metabolic Test:
- History of diabetes treated with insulin ( a fasting glucose will be done at the Center the day of surgery for all patients with diabetes)
- History of severe renal or endocrine disease
Liver Function Tests:
History of severe liver disease
Pregnancy Tests:
Urine pregnancy tests will be performed on all women of childbearing years; however, any woman who is confident that she could not be pregnant may sign a waiver.
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