The cost impact of decentralized testing.
Analysis of satellite laboratory expenses, in support of a same-day surgery program, demonstrates dramatic savings over service by a centralized lab.
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics*; D002497:Centralized Hospital Services / Q000191:economics*; D003237:Connecticut; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics*; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D013997:Time Factors