An external quality assessment scheme in histopathology.
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چکیده
The details of an external quality assessment scheme in histopathology based on district general hospitals in south west England are described. The scheme is supplementary to internal audit carried out in individual departments.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical pathology
دوره 37 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984