NHSBSP 57

External quality assessment scheme for breast screening histopathology

Published October 2003 | ISBN 1 84463 007 2

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This publication describes the protocol and standard operating procedures that are employed in the National External Quality Assessment (EQA) Scheme for Breast Screening Histopathology. It is of particular interest to participants and administrators of the scheme.

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