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Chemistry Screen
Why It Is Done
A chemistry screen may be done:
- As part of a routine physical examination.
- To help you and your doctor plan changes in your meal plan or lifestyle.
- To look for problems, such as a low or high blood glucose level that may be causing a specific symptom.
- To follow a specific health condition and check how well a treatment is working.
- Before you have surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference March 26, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Thomas M. Bailey, MD - Family Medicine |
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