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Why do some abnormal results only require a repeat screen and others require multiple laboratory tests?

April 26, 2017laboratory repeat require results screen tests

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Why do some abnormal results only require a repeat screen and others require multiple laboratory tests?

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A. The requested or recommended actions are based on levels of the abnormal analytes. The majority of abnormal analyte results only indicate the need for a repeat screen; however some results are within a critical range and require immediate action to prevent or control serious health problems.