title: Comment on Dr. Rutledge's article on lab tests for surgical patients.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000191:economics*; D005249:Fees and Charges; D006801:Humans; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative