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Research Article

Turnaround Times for Reports on Uncomplicated Biopsies in Five Major Anatomical Pathology Laboratories in NSW, Australia

John C. Kazzi Department of Anatomical Pathology, Central Coast Health Pathology Service, Gosford Hospital
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Peter J. Lloyd Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
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Stewart Bryant South Eastern Sydney Area Laboratory Services, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick; New South Wales, Australia
Pages 406-412 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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