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J Clin Pathol 58:853-855 doi:10.1136/jcp.2004.023101
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Change of pathology request forms can reduce unwanted requests and tests

Table 3

 Incidence rate ratio (IRR) data

Test IRR 95% CI p Value
CI, confidence interval; CRP, C reactive protein; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; RF, rheumatoid factor.
Calcium 0.38 0.37 to 0.39 <0.001
LDH 0.21 0.16 to 0.29 <0.001
RF 0.73 0.68 to 0.78 <0.001
CRP 0.70 0.66 to 0.74 <0.001

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