Laboratory and Radiographic Testing Performed on All Patients With ALTE Versus Patients With BRUE
| Test | Patients With ALTE, n = 87, n (%) | Patients With BRUE, n = 20), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Any laboratory or radiologic testing | 43 (49.4) | 8 (40) |
| Complete blood count | 23 (26.4) | 4 (20) |
| Blood culture | 11 (12.6) | 0 (0) |
| Cerebrospinal fluid analysis | 4 (4.6) | 0 (0) |
| Basic metabolic panel | 20 (23.0) | 5 (25) |
| Pertussis testing | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| Rapid RSV | 13 (14.9) | 1 (5) |
| Rapid influenza | 6 (6.9) | 1 (5) |
| Respiratory viral panel | 1 (1.1) | 1 (5) |
| Urinalysis | 10 (11.5) | 2 (10) |
| Blood glucose | 21 (24.1) | 6 (30) |
| Lactate | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| Chest radiograph | 12 (13.8) | 2 (10) |
| Head computed tomography | 5 (5.7) | 1 (5) |
| Head ultrasound | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| pH probe | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| Abdominal ultrasound | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| Electrocardiogram | 13 (14.9) | 2 (10) |
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus.