Medically Unnecessary Venipuncture in Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Assessments
This study demonstrates that routine screening labs in asymptomatic children with ASD presenting to the ED with behavioral disturbances are often outside the range of normal, but without clinical relevance. This practice may lead to unnecessary and painful venipuncture. Children with ASD are a uniquely vulnerable population for whom we should choose wisely.
Authors
- Alexis Pavlov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9754-7149)
- Claudia R. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6019-2858)
- Amy E. Pattishall
- Nathan A. Call (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7288-7806)
- Rebecca Kriss Burger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3275-3608)
- Dylan P. Hurley
Institutions
- Emory University (US)
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (US)
- Marcus (United States) (US)
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000003550
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00