Routine Laboratory Testing Every 4 Versus Every 6 Weeks for Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Quality Improvement Project

Rationale & ObjectiveFew data exist revealing how the frequency of routine blood work for patients on maintenance hemodialysis therapy affects patient outcomes and the costs of care. Our objective was to determine the effect of changing the frequency of blood work from 4- to 6-week intervals on the achievement of anemia and chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) targets.Study DesignRetrospective interrupted time series from...