Variation in stool testing for children with acute gastrointestinal infections.
Jessica L MarkhamMatthew HallMegan E CollinsSamir S ShahMatthew J MolloyPaul L AronsonJillian Mayer CotterMichael J SteinerElisha McCoyMichael J TchouJohn R StephensPublished in: Journal of hospital medicine (2023)
Children with acute gastrointestinal infections experience substantial variation in stool testing within and across hospitals, with no difference in utilization outcomes. These findings highlight the need for guidelines to address diagnostic stewardship.