What is 'pre-admission testing'?

What is 'pre-admission testing'?

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To keep the cost of health care down, some laboratory tests and X-rays that are required as part of your hospitalization can and should be done in advance of your admission. Usually it's more efficient for these tests to be performed a few days before you are admitted. This way, your doctor gets the results a few days in advance and helps minimize your stay in the hospital.