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cord-307702-n74wvika	Durant, Thomas J S	Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Laboratory Utilization	2020-07-14		.txt	text/plain	2811	162	44	METHODS: We performed a retrospective assessment of laboratory test order and specimen container utilization at a single, urban tertiary care medical center. We performed a retrospective assessment of laboratory test order and specimen container utilization at a single, urban tertiary care medical center. Total testing volumes were calculated during the first and last two-weeks of the observation period and used as reference points to examine the absolute and relative differences in test order volume between the pre-pandemic and COVID-19 surge periods. Total testing volumes were calculated during the first and last two-weeks of the observation period and used as reference points to examine the absolute and relative differences in test order volume between the pre-pandemic and COVID-19 surge periods. While volume increases were seen for laboratory tests related to COVID-19 diagnostics and management, including some with limited evidence to support their use, overall testing volumes decreased substantially.	./cache/cord-307702-n74wvika.txt	./txt/cord-307702-n74wvika.txt