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Archive > September, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 9

Path Lab

Does Your Pathology Service Overdeliver?

V. Raman Sukumar, MD

Beyond the core services of testing, consultation and diagnosis, here are three value-added services your pathology service should be offering you to ensure that your surgeons are getting the best service possible.

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