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Table 1 Warnings of inappropriate testing of analytes based on time criteria (aPTT: activated partial thromboplastin time, VANCO: vancomycin, CRP: C-reactive protein, PT: prothrombin time, FERRI: ferritin)

From: Economic and organizational impact of a clinical decision support system on laboratory test ordering

Analytes

Warning

aPTT

Test executed in the last 24h

VANCO

Test executed in the last 72h

Blood count

Test executed in the last 24h

CRP

Test executed in the last 72h

PT

Test executed in the last 24h

FERRI

This test should be repeated not before 3 months or as suggested by a specialist

TSH

This test should be repeated not before 6 months or as suggested by a specialist