Reducing 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Testing in a Large, Urban Safety Net System

• DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08201-8
• Publication Date: 2023-05-02T18:07:48Z
• Authors: Hyung J. Cho; Nessreen Mestari; Sigal Israilov; Da Wi Shin; Komal Chandra; Daniel Alaiev; Joseph Talledo; Surafel Tsega; Mariely Garcia; Milana Zaurova; Peter Alarcon Man...; Mona Krouss
• Keywords: Specialty

25-Hydroxyvitamin D testing is increasing despite national guidelines and Choosing Wisely recommendations against routine screening. Overuse can lead to misdiagnosis unnecessary downstream treatment. Repeat within 3 months a unique area of overuse.