A company launched in 2005 to provide a rapid diagnostic reporting service for histopathology and cytology is seeing its workload grow month on month. Backlogs online reporting service is being used increasingly by hospital pathology departments as a cost-effective alternative to locum recruitment – providing short term holiday cover or longer term support as required. Backlogs also undertakes expert review and duty of care work. The company has reported more than 21,500 cases already this year and currently works with 28 NHS Trusts. With its network of specialist consultant pathologists, secure online reporting, no binding contracts and flat fee per case, Backlogs offers a highly flexible and responsive service with rapid turnaround and no hidden costs.