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How Long Does Marijuana Remain In The System For A Blood Test?
Question: I hope so. I was told earlier today that I need to have surgery on fri. minor operstion. I was just called and told that I need to be screened before the surgery. I have been smoking pot for the last few hours. will it show up in my tests?
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Brief Answer:
No test will show
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delay in my response.
Amongst the test done for screening before surgery, none will show the presence of metabolites of cannabis in your blood.
Most of the tests concentrate on assessing bleeding time and clotting time of your blood. These are least affected by smoking pot.
Need not worry, drink ample amount of water which can help to wash out the metabolites from your system.
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No test will show
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delay in my response.
Amongst the test done for screening before surgery, none will show the presence of metabolites of cannabis in your blood.
Most of the tests concentrate on assessing bleeding time and clotting time of your blood. These are least affected by smoking pot.
Need not worry, drink ample amount of water which can help to wash out the metabolites from your system.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
Yes, is specific screening
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Usually general health screening tests will be performed before any surgery.
If they specifically perform screening test for cannabis, yes it will be shown.
The metabolites stay for many days in the urine and for a week in the blood since the time you smoke last.
This may not be considered a contraindication for surgery but if they consider any legal aspects or abide to protocols, I m afraid you may be questioned.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
Yes, is specific screening
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Usually general health screening tests will be performed before any surgery.
If they specifically perform screening test for cannabis, yes it will be shown.
The metabolites stay for many days in the urine and for a week in the blood since the time you smoke last.
This may not be considered a contraindication for surgery but if they consider any legal aspects or abide to protocols, I m afraid you may be questioned.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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