TABLE 4.
Effects of implementation of acceptance criteria
| Parameter | HSV-1/2 | VZV | CMV | EV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of NAAT assays requested/performed in 2013 | 365 | 190 | 164 | 90 | 809 |
| No. of NAAT assays requested in 2014 (% change from 2013) | 294 (−20) | 166 (−13) | 139 (−15) | 83 (−8) | 682 (−16) |
| No. of NAAT assays performed in 2014 (% change from 2013) | 173 (−53) | 112 (−41) | 97 (−41) | 56 (−38) | 438 (−46) |
| No. of NAAT assays rejected (% of requested) | 121 (41) | 54 (33) | 42 (30) | 27 (33) | 244 (36) |
| Realized savings ($) | 12,422 | 5,047 | 4,335 | 2,200 | 24,004 |
| Annualized savings ($) | 33,117 | 13,454 | 11,556 | 5,864 | 63,992 |