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.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 17, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Brian D. O'Brien, MD - Internal Medicine
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