Don’t perform an extensive work-up in otherwise healthy neutropenic patients of African or Middle Eastern ancestry prior to Duffy-null phenotype testing. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Don’t repeat HbA1c testing in stable patients within 3 months of a previous result. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not test for influenza unless the patient is symptomatic and the result will influence clinical management and decision making. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not perform heterophile antibody (monospot) testing to diagnose acute EBV infection in children less than 5 years of age. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not routinely send urine for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) testing from females if vaginal swab collection is possible. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
ASRM11-Don’t use tests of ovarian reserve (oocyte quantity measures such as AMH or FSH levels) to judge a woman’s reproductive potential (whether someone is likely or unlikely to become pregnant). Posted March 31st, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not perform a bagged urine specimen for urine culture to confirm urinary tract infection in a non-potty-trained child. Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not screen for urinary tract infection in asymptomatic patients who perform clean intermittent catheterization. Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS2-Do not obtain imaging of the cervical spine following trauma in an awake and alert patient without considering the use of clinical decision making (CDM) tools for cervical spine clearance. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS1-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of infant head shape. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPD3-Do not routinely order laboratory tests for patients with alopecia areata in the absence of signs and/or symptoms of the diseases in question. Posted January 27th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SMFM3 – Don’t make irreversible decisions based on the results of cell-free DNA screening test. Posted January 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCC4- Do not order an echocardiogram for the routine evaluation of pediatric syncope in the absence of a concerning history or ECG abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS3-Do not order an echocardiogram for the routine evaluation of pediatric chest pain in the absence of a concerning history or ECG abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS2-Do not routinely order a screening ECG as part of a sports preparticipation examination in asymptomatic, otherwise healthy patients with no personal or family history of cardiac disease. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
