Utilisation and trends of laboratory testing and point-of-care testing in primary care in Germany: an analysis of claims data
German GPs regularly employ laboratory testing, primarily utilising external laboratory service, while POC testing plays a relatively minor role. The notable decline in the use of POCT testing may be attributed to several factors, including regulations from healthcare authorities, reimbursement guidelines and increasing test costs.
Authors
- Josephine Storch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4250-0973)
- Antje Freytag (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8288-2729)
- Robby Markwart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0338-3433)
- Jutta Bleidorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8752-0129)
Institutions
- Jena University Hospital (DE)
- InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093780
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.31