Table 1 (abstract P15)
From: Targeting blood tests in the ICU may lead to a significant cost reduction
Test | Number of Test inappropriate requests | 28-day cost (€) | Annual cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
Full blood count | 4 | 21.82 | 284.44 |
Urea and electrolytes | 6 | 29.44 | 383.77 |
Liver function tests | 95 | 583.18 | 7602.1 |
Coagulation screen | 117 | 1276.86 | 16644.78 |
C-reactive proteir | 45 | 245.55 | 3200.91 |
Bone profile | 112 | 274.75 | 3581.56 |
Magnesium | 88 | 483.35 | 6300.81 |