What Labs Do I Need With Bariatric Surgery?

• After weight loss surgery you should have some nutrition labs done every year.
• I recommend: CBC, Albumin, Pre-albumin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1 (whole blood), Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Copper, Zinc, Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity, % Saturation, and Ferritin. 
• Your doctor can order these through your insurance - please ask for them specifically.
• Labs can also be self-ordered through a discount lab service (not covered by insurance).