Utilization of Laboratory Tests for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Disease in Korea

In this study, we aimed to investigate characteristics and trends of the utilization of laboratory tests for TB and mycobacterial diseases in private sector by analyzing National Health Insurance (NHI) database. After selecting TB or other mycobacteria related test items, we searched number and cost of them on website of Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) using the code of each test from 2007 to 2012.
Source: Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research