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assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-unindicated_investigation-003

Low-value investigations for self-limiting conditions (e.g., viral URTI, acute febrile illness) are inappropriate. Why: Self-limiting conditions do not require routine investigations; testing increases cost and may lead to unnecessary treatments.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-unindicated_investigation-002

Unindicated lipid profile or HbA1c testing in asymptomatic patients is low-value. Why: Screening tests should be guided by risk factors; routine testing in low-risk individuals increases cost without improving outcomes.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-unindicated_investigation-001

Unindicated complete blood profiles (CBC) or fever profiles for non-specific symptoms are low-value. Why: Routine blood tests without clinical indication increase cost and may lead to unnecessary follow-up testing without improving outcomes.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-unindicated_investigation-004

Complete blood profiles or routine blood tests ordered without a clear clinical indication are low-value. Why: Unindicated blood panels are the largest investigation cluster.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v2· item elv-unindicated_investigation-005

Laboratory investigations ordered for self-limiting conditions (viral URTI, short-duration fever, uncomplicated viral illness) are low-value. Why: Multiple findings flag investigations for conditions that do not require testing.