Table 4. Tests with the highest rates of normal test results becoming abnormal on retesting
TestNormal results being repeated,
n (% of normal results)
Normal repeats remaining normal,
n (% of normal repeats)
Urine screening14 (82)4 (29)
Creatine kinase2 (22)1 (50)
Iron3 (14)2 (67)
Cholesterol4 (6)3 (75)
Reticulocytes8 (29)6 (75)
Leucocyte differential106 (72)82 (77)
Potassium90 (74)70 (78)
Glucose73 (57)57 (78)
Sodium83 (75)67 (81)
Ferritin11 (31)9 (82)