Anatomic Pathology Outreach Services

Histology

• Full-service laboratory
• Routine surgical pathology
• Routine oral pathology
• Routine and complex special stains: IHC and IF

• Neuromuscular service
• Placental service
• Kidney service
• Liver service

Electron Microscopy

• Complete workup of kidney and muscle biopsies, includes ultrastructural evaluation
• Nerve, tumors, skin and platelets can also be processed

• An out-of-paraffin workup may be helpful for diagnosis
• Rapid turnaround

Cytology

• Full-service diagnostic laboratory
• ThinPrep® and conventional Paps and Reflex HPV testing
• One-vial Pap/GC/Chlamydia testing with microbiology laboratory
• Fine needle aspiration

• Non-gynecologic specimens
• ThinPrep® imaging system
• Extensive quality assurance program
• Access to three board-certified cytopathologists for questions and interpretations

Support Services

• Pre-printed, customized requisitions

• Supplies
  • Specimen containers with formalin
  • Microscope slides and slide folders
  • Cytology fixative
  • Alcohol containers for fluids and FNA slides
  • PapKits with cervical cytobrushes or brooms and plastic spatulas
  • ThinPrep® vials
  • Poly bags for specimen and requisition transport
• Detailed reports may include color photos and digital images
• Daily courier service
  • Specimen pick-up
  • Report delivery
  • Specimens accessioned within one hour of receipt

• Turnaround time
  • Surgical and Oral Pathology (routine) - 24 hours
  • Cytology - 48 hours
  • Electron Microscopy - 48 to 72 hours
  • Verbal reports given on rush basis and include unexpected or malignant results
• Third party billing
• Most health plans accepted
• Direct access to pathologists for questions, problems or interpretations
• In-service and continuing education programs upon request