ABSTRACT

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Blood tests in general practice: the use of routine data to characterise venous blood testing in North West London, 2016–2018

British Journal of General Practice

2020

Laboratory testing is an integral diagnostic tool, contributing to 70% of diagnoses in the NHS today. Its use has been steadily increasing despite estimates that ≤40% of blood tests ordered are unnecessary. Understanding blood-testing patterns is a fundamental step to tackling overuse.

To characterise the volume, type, and per patient frequency (PPF) of venous blood testing reported in general practice in North West London, 2016–2018.

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