Laboratory and diagnostic tests commonly ordered, presented by physician type.32 More than 1 response could be chosen. A, Laboratory tests by practice type. “Other” laboratory tests (≤2%) are not represented. B, Diagnostic tests by practice type. “Other” diagnostic tests (4%–11%) and “no studies ordered” (34%–38%) are not represented. P values are shown.
Abbreviations: GI, gastrointestinal; CBC, complete blood count; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; LFT, liver function test; TFT, thyroid function test; FOBT, fecal occult blood test; EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy; SBFT, small bowel follow-through.