RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An experimental collection service for pathology specimens JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 185 OP 191 VO 26 IS 164 A1 R. H. Green YR 1976 UL http://bjgp.org/content/26/164/185.abstract AB The use of laboratory services made by a group of general practitioners was compared before, during and after the provision of a free collection service for transporting specimens and results between the practices and the laboratory. In comparison with the use of a control group of general practitioners, the study group made a sharply increased use of the laboratory during the 33-week survey period. In addition, both the practices. The laboratory staff welcomed the service.