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Clinical Trial
. 1975 Jun 21;2(5972):662-5.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5972.662.

Use of biochemical profile in children's hospital: results of two controlled trials

J V Leonard, B E Clayton, J R Colley
Clinical Trial

Use of biochemical profile in children's hospital: results of two controlled trials

J V Leonard et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Two controlled trials of the use of a biochemical profile were conducted in a childern's hospital to see whether the profile led to diagnoses which would not otherwise [have been made and to see what effect it had on the number of extra requests for pathololgical investigations and the length of stay in hospital]. Altogether 2816 children were examined and 13 new diagnoses made. There was a significant increases in the total number of pathorequests but the profile did not alter the length of stay in hospital. We conclude that the profile mad only a small contribtuion to the overall care of the pateints.

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