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Average annual percentage increase in rate of test use by category
| Test type | Average annual percentage increase (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000/1-2015/16 | 2004/5-2015/16 | |
| Laboratory | 8.7 (7.8 to 9.6) | 4.3 (3.4 to 5.2) |
| Imaging | 5.5 (4.7 to 6.4) | 4.0 (3.0 to 5.0) |
| Miscellaneous | 6.3 (5.3 to 7.3) | 1.4 (0.5 to 2.4) |
