The Oral Pathology Laboratory currently accessions more than 7,000 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.
FAX capability 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.