From: The optimization of the diagnostic work-up in patients with suspected obstructive lung disease
Redundant PFT | Control group | Experimental group | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) | Cost in € | Number (%) | Cost in € | |
Histamine provocation test | 19 (22) | 1596 | 1 (1) | 84 |
Reversibility testing | 30 (35) | 540 | 1 (1) | 18 |
TLC | 30 (35) | 1230 | 3 (3) | 123 |
Diffusion capacity for CO | 24 (28) | 984 | 2 (2) | 82 |
Totals | 103 (120) | 4323 | 7 (8) | 307 |