Cost of Unnecessary Amylase and Lipase Testing at Multiple Academic Health Systems.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqz170
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To determine adherence to Choosing Wisely recommendations for using serum lipase to diagnose acute pancreatitis rather than amylase, avoiding concurrent amylase/lipase testing and avoiding serial measurements after the first elevated test as both are… read more here.
Keywords: amylase lipase; lipase; health systems; lipase testing ... See more keywords
Serial serum lipase testing after the initial diagnostic workup for inpatients with acute pancreatitis: What is the evidence?
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.90a.22060
Abstract: Beyond the initial diagnostic workup, the results of serial testing may be misleading, with the potential for adverse effects on patient care and increases in healthcare spending. read more here.
Keywords: lipase testing; serial serum; diagnostic workup; initial diagnostic ... See more keywords
Superfluous amylase/lipase testing at a tertiary care hospital: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2019.354
Abstract: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Measuring both serum amylase and lipase in the setting of acute pancreatitis is not recommended and monitoring changes in amylase and lipase levels after diagnostic results is of little added value. The extent… read more here.
Keywords: superfluous amylase; lipase testing; lipase tests; amylase ... See more keywords