Inappropriate practice in tumor marker requests at a university hospital in Western Saudi Arabia: A 3-year retrospective study.

Jamil A Al-MughalesMahmood Shaheen Alahwal

Published in: The International journal of biological markers (2020)

Inappropriate use of tumor marker requests is a major issue regarding its high prevalence and the considerable associated costs. The role of laboratories in the management of tumor marker requests should be emphasized.

Keyphrases

saudi arabia
healthcare
primary care
risk factors
south africa