The conception and development of a clinical laboratory in the group practice setting

During the course of daily patient care, the need for clinical laboratory facilities presents itself over and over again. Many advantages can be realized by developing an in-house laboratory in the group practice setting: rapid test results, patient convenience, improved patient care, increased revenue, physician convenience, physician management, and prestige. An in-house clinical laboratory that is staffed by competent technicians, has a thorough quality control program, and is responsive to technological changes can play a very important role in the effective delivery of health care.