Pre operation Profile

£216.00

The Pre-Operation Profile (SP26) is a comprehensive blood test designed to support surgical safety by assessing overall health before an operation. This profile includes blood count, clotting studies, kidney function, electrolytes, metabolic markers, blood group testing, and infection screening to help identify potential risks and ensure you are medically prepared for surgery. Available at Medical Diagnosis Victoria (MDX Victoria) in London, with results typically available within 4 days.

Surgery Preparation

Pre operation Profile

The Pre operation Profile (SP26) provides essential blood, clotting, kidney, metabolic, blood group, electrolyte, and infection screening information to support patient safety before surgery.

📊 Test Specifications

Clinic Testing Fee

£216.00
+ £21.00 Phlebotomy Fee

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Sample RequiredBlood Sample

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Turnaround Time4 Days Processing

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PreparationFast for 8–12 hours

Diagnostic Focus

Why Choose This Test?

Pre-Surgical Assessment

Useful before surgery to support:

  • Overall health review
  • Blood cell and platelet assessment
  • Oxygen delivery and immunity checks
  • Baseline inflammatory review

Clotting & Transfusion Safety

Includes key checks for procedural safety:

  • aPTT clotting pathway assessment
  • Prothrombin Time and INR
  • Blood Group and Rh typing
  • Preparation for potential transfusion needs

Organ Function & Infection Screening

Helps assess safety for patient and healthcare staff:

  • Kidney and metabolic function
  • Sodium and potassium balance
  • Hepatitis B and C screening
  • HIV antibodies and p24 antigen screening

Schedule Your Pre operation Profile

Prepare safely for surgery with a comprehensive profile covering blood health, clotting, kidney function, electrolytes, blood group, and infection screening.

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Component Index

What Is Included?

This profile combines haematology, coagulation, blood group, kidney, metabolic, electrolyte, inflammatory, and viral screening markers.

Haematology & Blood Group

Evaluates red and white blood cells, platelets, and blood group information for surgical preparation.

Full Blood Count (FBC) + Differential
Blood Group + Rh
ESR
Clinical focus:
Checking baseline blood health, inflammation, and transfusion preparation markers.

Coagulation Profile

Assesses blood clotting ability before a procedure.

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Prothrombin Time / INR
Clinical focus:
Supporting the evaluation of bleeding or clotting risk prior to surgery.

Kidney, Metabolic & Electrolytes

Provides insight into kidney function, glucose status, and essential electrolyte balance.

Glucose
Urea
Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Clinical focus:
Reviewing renal and metabolic stability before surgery.

Viral Screening

Screens for infections relevant to patient and healthcare staff safety during procedures.

Hepatitis B: HB Surface Antigen
Hepatitis C: HCV Antibodies
HIV Antibodies + p24 Antigen
Clinical focus:
Identifying blood-borne viral infection markers before procedures.

Understanding Pre-Operation Screening

This profile is designed to provide essential clinical information before surgery, helping assess blood health, clotting status, kidney function, electrolyte balance, blood group compatibility, and infection safety.

Pathology Reports

How To Read Your Laboratory Results

Your results will show your values alongside reference ranges. If a result falls outside the range, it is flagged for clinical review. Results should always be assessed alongside your medical history, planned procedure, medication use, and clinical examination.

Results Timeline: Profile metrics are typically available within 4 days.

Laboratory Diagnostic Analysis

Clinical Environment Consultation

Medical Consultation

Need Help? Private GP Consultations

If you have questions about your pre-operative blood results, we offer Private GP consultations. A doctor can review your results and explain what they may mean before your procedure.

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Clinic Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before the test?
Yes, fasting for 8–12 hours is required before this blood test.

How quickly will I get my results?
Your results will usually be processed and securely delivered within 4 days.

What is this profile useful for?
It is useful for pre-surgical assessment, checking clotting status, evaluating organ function, reviewing blood group information, and screening for key blood-borne infections.

Is the phlebotomy fee included?
No, the £21 phlebotomy service fee is separate from the profile price.

What happens if a result is abnormal?
Abnormal results should be reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional, especially in the context of your planned operation and medical history.

Secure Diagnostics

Ready to Prepare for Surgery?

Arrange a comprehensive Pre operation Profile to support safer surgical planning with essential blood, clotting, kidney, electrolyte, blood group, and infection screening markers.

Clinical indications listed are for general informational purposes only and do not represent a complete list of possible uses, which may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Pre operation Profile results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient’s medical history, clinical examination, planned procedure, and other findings by a qualified healthcare professional.