An experimental collection service for pathology specimens.
The use of laboratory services made by a group of general practitioners was compared before, during and after the provision of a free collection service for transporting specimens and results between the practices and the laboratory.In comparison with the use of a control group of general practitioners, the study group made a sharply increased use of the laboratory during the 33-week survey period. In addition, both the practices. The laboratory staff welcomed the service.
D007753:Laboratories / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013048:Specimen Handling