Analysis highlights cost savings from improved procalcitonin testing protocols, suggesting better practices.
In total, out of the 108,400 € spent on PCT tests, at least 33,580 € (30%) could have been saved by adherence to the most basic protocols regarding PCT testing: longer than 24-hours interval between measurements and follow-up of initially elevated results.
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