In-house laboratory testing.

J Mockenhaupt

PubMed · 10262893

In-house laboratory testing.

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By adding ancillary services such as in-house laboratory testing, the St. Cloud Medical Group has taken a step towards meeting the challenge of today's rising costs and increased competition. The purchase of a discrete clinical analyzer has improved patient service in many ways, and has also increased clinic efficiency and profitability.

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