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Reasons for ordering laboratory tests and relationship with frequency of abnormal results

Paul H. H. Houben Maastricht University, School of Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Department of General PracticeCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ron A. G. Winkens Maastricht University, School of Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Department of General Practice; Maastricht University Medical Centre, Integrated Care Unit
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Trudy van der Weijden Maastricht University, School of Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Department of General Practice
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Renee C. R. M. Vossen Maasland Hospital Sittard, Department of Clinical Chemistry & Haematology
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André J. M. Naus Laurentius Hospital Roermond, Department of Clinical Chemistry & Haematology
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Richard P. T. M. Grol Maastricht University, School of Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Department of General Practice; Radboud University Nijmegen, Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare
Pages 18-23 | Received 23 Jan 2009, Accepted 20 Aug 2009, Published online: 03 Feb 2010

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