Test Ordering Pattern at the Chemical Pathology Laboratory, Hospital Universiti Sains MalaysiaF.S.Al-Joudi,authorN.A.WahabauthorH.NordinauthorThe utilization of the chemical laboratory resources at the Hospital Sains Malaysia was evaluated. More than 100,000 test requests received and performed over a 12-month period, were analyzed retrospectively. The analysis conducted included the abnormal results obtained, the degree of duplication of tests, and the extent of test-panel ordering. It was found that a relatively moderate degree of over-ordering was evident. The findings suggested that the main reasons for over-ordering were the use of panel tests of ordering, in addition to a small, yet significant degree of duplication. Strategies for cutting down the test ordering have been reviewed and discussed.R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing2003-01School of Medical Sciences, Kubang Kerian, Universiti Sains MalaysiaJournal