Blood tests on medical?
03-15-2010, 01:03 PM
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Blood tests on medical?
hey,
I havent had a medical yet. Is it like a regular physical, or do they do blood tests too? i don't mind needles for shots, but im a little squeamish when it comes to the bigger needles. Not saying I wouldnt do it, its just a question i have been wondering about for a while. thanks
I havent had a medical yet. Is it like a regular physical, or do they do blood tests too? i don't mind needles for shots, but im a little squeamish when it comes to the bigger needles. Not saying I wouldnt do it, its just a question i have been wondering about for a while. thanks
03-15-2010, 01:34 PM
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No needles.
Not for class 3 can't comment on class 1/2. Had to pee in a cup though (for diabetes screen according to the doc). It's just a basic exam and a review of the paperwork. They check major systems: hearing (he whispered), eyes (chart) blood pressure, and the paperwork! They do check for color blindness every year.
Check out the FARs for your class and they'll give you an idea of what will happen.
I go get everything checked out by other docs a few months (<6) before my FAA physical so there are no surprises. Been going to the same guy for the last 3 or 4, so he knows me. He is a pilot, I'd recommend getting an doc who is also a pilot.
Chris
Check out the FARs for your class and they'll give you an idea of what will happen.
I go get everything checked out by other docs a few months (<6) before my FAA physical so there are no surprises. Been going to the same guy for the last 3 or 4, so he knows me. He is a pilot, I'd recommend getting an doc who is also a pilot.
Chris
03-15-2010, 04:42 PM
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No blood test, the FAA medical is very, very basic...your regular doctor should do a more thorough routine exam than the FAA.
Normally...
Urine sugar test (looking for diabetes, nothing else)
Near, distant, and color vision
EKG (once at age 35, annually after 40)
Hearing test
Pulse, BP, stethoscope, basic poking and prodding.
That's it. If you report anything significant, or they suspect something they will require you to get more advanced diagnostics from your own doctor(s) at your expense.
Normally...
Urine sugar test (looking for diabetes, nothing else)
Near, distant, and color vision
EKG (once at age 35, annually after 40)
Hearing test
Pulse, BP, stethoscope, basic poking and prodding.
That's it. If you report anything significant, or they suspect something they will require you to get more advanced diagnostics from your own doctor(s) at your expense.
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