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Table 4 Redundant PFTs

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