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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.7

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of AmeriPath, Inc. on Form
S-1 of our report dated August 15, 1997 on the combined financial statements of
CoLab Incorporated Professional Corporation, MicroDiagnostics, P.C. and
Anatomical Pathology Services, P.C. appearing in the Prospectus, which is part
of this Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana

August 22, 1997
