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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AMERIPATH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH REGISTRATION STATEMENT
NO. 333-1706 ON FORM S-1 OF AMERIPATH, INC.
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