COST-ANALYSIS - BEDSIDE BLOOD-GLUCOSE TESTING

被引:34
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作者
GREENDYKE, RM
机构
[1] Laboratory Service, Department of Veterans, Affairs Medical Center, Canadaigua
关键词
BEDSIDE BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING; COST ANALYSIS; COST EFFECTIVENESS;
D O I
10.1093/ajcp/97.1.106
中图分类号
R36 [病理学];
学科分类号
100104 ;
摘要
Cost analysis of the bedside blood glucose testing program at a Veterans Affairs medical center indicated a per-test cost of $11.50, as opposed to the conventional laboratory testing cost for serum glucose of $3.19. Extrapolated to the 172 Veterans Affairs hospitals, the extra cost of the procedure is estimated to be in excess of $3 million each year.
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页码:106 / 107
页数:2
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