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May 8th, 2008, 21:15
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NNJ
Posts: 67
|  Blood tests and medicals?
Which medicals require blood tests, or any kind of needles? I have a tendency to pass out after giving blood, so I'm just wondering how often I can expect to be subjected to bloodwork if I fly for a living?  |
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May 8th, 2008, 21:24
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hired 11/07. Furloughed 10/08
Posts: 1,229
 | Re: Blood tests and medicals?
I've never had my blood taken at a medical in the last 7 years. I'm sure myflightsurgeon could tell you if there is any kind of condition that would require a blood test.
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May 8th, 2008, 21:26
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,767
| Re: Blood tests and medicals?
Nope, no needles, I had the same worry to.
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May 9th, 2008, 00:03
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| Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,311
| Re: Blood tests and medicals?
Faa requires no blood tests. We do blood tests at pilot's requests for cholesterol and HIV frequently.
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May 9th, 2008, 23:29
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| Newbie  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 11
| Re: Blood tests and medicals?
If you really want a medical, make sure you're in bed when you pass out!
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