Simultaneous Testing of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein: Increased Expenditure without Demonstrable Benefit - 23/08/14
Doi : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.05.026
Mundeep Kaur Kainth, DO, MPH ⁎ 
, Francis Gigliotti, MD
, Francis Gigliotti, MD Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
∗Reprint requests: Mundeep Kaur Kainth, DO, MPH, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 690, Rochester, NY 14642.
Abstract |
We analyzed the practice of paired erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein testing when evaluating fever or inflammation. In our hospital, this resulted in additional charges of $250 000-$400 000/year without demonstrable added benefit to patient care. Extrapolating our results, we estimate reducing this practice could save up to $300 000 000 nationally.
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| M.K. is supported by the National Institutes of Health (the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute T32 HL007937 and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases T32 AI007464). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
© 2014
Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 165 - N° 3
P. 625-627 - septembre 2014 Retour au numéro
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