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Study examines whether dropping ESR tests actually lowers costs

ALCOR Scientific reports a study indicating that combining ESR and CRP tests may reduce misdiagnoses and save hospitals nearly $10 million annually.

Ordering Both ESR and CRP Lab Tests Could Save Hospitals Millions Per Year -- New Study Challenges Notion the Tests are Interchangeable

Peer-reviewed economic analysis finds a combined ESR + CRP testing strategy reduces misdiagnoses and delivers net cost savings compared to CRP alone The $9.95 Million Question: Is ESR Worth Keeping? A ...
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Point-of-Care Testing Impacts Outcomes

Point-of-care testing (POCT) includes professional-grade in vitro diagnostic tests completed in close proximity to patients. By performing diagnostic tests closer to patients and obtaining results ...