Impact of the introduction of guidelines on vitamin B₁₂ testing

The cost of each B12 test in our laboratory is euro3.92 per test, which includes direct and indirect costs. Because 29 791 fewer B12 tests were performed in the post-guidelines period, this reduction in testing produced a savings of euro116 780.72. [...]in the current economic climate it is vital th...

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Published in:Clinical chemistry (Baltimore, Md.) Md.), 2012-02, Vol.58 (2), p.471-472
Main Authors: McHugh, Johnny, Afghan, Rabia, O'Brien, Edel, Kennedy, Patricia, Leahy, Maeve, O'Keeffe, Denis
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Product introduction
Program Evaluation
Studies
Vitamin B 12 - blood
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Summary:The cost of each B12 test in our laboratory is euro3.92 per test, which includes direct and indirect costs. Because 29 791 fewer B12 tests were performed in the post-guidelines period, this reduction in testing produced a savings of euro116 780.72. [...]in the current economic climate it is vital that laboratories play an increasing role in ensuring that testing is evidence based.
ISSN:0009-9147
1530-8561
DOI:10.1373/clinchem.2011.172734