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Comparative Study
[Wide variations among hospitals in use of laboratory tests. Information and education to increase cost-effectiveness].
Hospitals in Sweden differ greatly in their use of laboratory tests. These differences seem to be due to traditions and regional differences. The cost of a single laboratory test is often low, but since many tests are used in great numbers, the consequences of false or misleading results can be very costly. ⋯ We have used the figures from this comparison and calculated the potential savings for seven frequently used tests. The potential yearly savings in Sweden for these tests alone is approximately SEK 150 million. We estimate that this is just half of the amount that could be saved if all tests were included.