Why Test study featured in PULSE

Why Test has recently been featured in an article in PULSE:

A quarter of blood tests done in general practice may be unnecessary, say primary care researchers who found half would not lead to any change in management.

An audit of blood tests for more than 2,500 patients at 57 GP practices in the UK also found abnormal or borderline results are common with only 26% of patients receiving results in the normal range.

The research led by the University of Bristol found just 6% of test results led to a new diagnosis or confirmation of diagnosis, they reported in the British Journal of General Practice.

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Stephen J Woolford

PACT Communications Lead