Diagnostic Pathology Laboratory
The Oral Pathology
Laboratory currently accessions more than 5,500 specimens annually.
The Laboratory is
a comprehensive, computerized service for processing and diagnosing
oral biopsy and cytology specimens. In addition to routine
histochemical procedures, immunohisto-chemical and immunofluorescence
techniques are also available for diagnostically challenging cases. A
diagnosis is reported within 24 hours of receipt for the majority of
specimens. Clinicians receive a detailed report on every specimen
submitted. Reports are also faxed if one is available. When cases are
malignant or very atypical, the diagnosis will be relayed immediately
by telephone with a written report to follow. A nation-wide courier
service is available to pick up your specimens.
Biopsy kits with
formalin-filled specimen bottles and cytology kits, history sheets are
provided by the Laboratory at no cost to the clinician. The Oral
Pathology Laboratory bills each patient directly for services rendered.
Clinicians are not billed for our services unless a patient's address
is not provided.
For further
information or to order biopsy containers call 1-800-500-7585