title: The cost of doing business.
abstract: In diagnostic pathology, the use of immunohistochemical stains and other ancillary procedures is of immense help. However, indiscriminate use of these tests often adds to unnecessary expense. We need to define ways to use these tests in a logical, focused manner, in moderation, and only when needed for providing clinically significant diagnostic or prognostic information.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68131, USA. bewtra@creighton.edu
authors.forename: Chhanda
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bewtra
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000191:economics*