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. 2013 Dec;27(12):e35–e38. doi: 10.1155/2013/945165

TABLE 1.

Cost of evaluating constipation in children

Test Tests perfomed, n Charges, $USD
Billed Total
Celiac antibody panel 1731 744 1,287,864
Antiendomysial antibody 73 311 22,703
Immunoglobulin A level 1703 150 255,450
Basic metabolic panel 4086 245 1,001,070
Comprehensive metabolic panel 871 397 345,787
Thyroid function test 2627 431 1,132,237
Upper endoscopy 61 10,788 658,068
Lead level 3 132 396
Endocrine consultation 20 800 16,000
4,719,575