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A retrospective analysis of the use of C-reactive protein assays in the management of acute medical admissions
New Zealand Medical Journal, 04/28/09
Kelly Ap et a. - 50.38% of C-reactive protein assays ordered in this study were clinically unnecessary, representing not only poor clinical judgement but also poor use of laboratory time and expenditure.
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