Out of hours (OOH) tests by service provision
| Method of OOH service provision (number of centres) | Total out of hours tests (March 1999) | Range of out of hours tests/centre | Range of tests/ acute bed/centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed sessional payments (15 centres) | 45 315 | 930–8181 | 2.3–8.7 |
| Full shifts (2 centres) | 10 326 | 3396–6930 | 5.9–7.1 |
| Partial shifts (3 centres) | 14 453 | 1275–11 464 | 2.5–16.9 |
| Whitley Council payments (2 centres) | 1 640 | 378–1262 | 4.7–6.3 |
| All methods (22 centres) | 71 734 | 378–11 464 | 2.3–16.9 |