Surgical Pathology Consult Service
Our board-certified anatomic pathologists have a broad range of expertise, especially in the pathology of:
- Bone and soft tissue
- Brain
- Breast
- ENT
- GI and liver
- Genitourinary
- GYN
- Hematopathology
- Kidney, including renal biopsy
- Lung
- Peripheral nerve biopsy
- Placenta
- Transplantation
Cases may be referred to a specific pathologist or will be reviewed by a pathologist with expertise in the area.
A number of ancillary studies are available as part of the comprehensive interpretive services of our pathologists, or as free-standing tests to be requested by referring pathologists. We offer more than 150 immunohistochemical stains including markers for breast, cytoskeletal, hematopoietic/lymphoid, infectious disease, mesenchymal, neural, oncofetal, peptide hormone and proliferation/cell cycle.
Immunofluorescence panels with anti-immunoglobulin and anti-complement antibodies are available for autoimmune vasculitides of various tissues and for bullous skin disorders. Estrogen and progesterone receptor analysis can also be performed on paraffin-embedded tissue. Transmission electron microscopy and electron microscopic microprobe analysis for trace elements can be used to diagnose and document specific etiologies of occupational lung diseases.
Surgical pathology services can include gross and microscopic examination of specimens, consultation on slides and paraffin blocks and technique-driven consultations using sophisticated techniques.
The Pathology Laboratories of SLUCare offer comprehensive anatomic pathology diagnostic services on all types of biopsies and surgical specimens. We accept referrals from patients, hospitals or clinicians. SLUCare will bill the patient’s insurance or the referring hospital.
Laboratory Information
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
A staff pathologist is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 314-617-2800 or, if assistance is needed after business hours or on weekends, page the pathology resident on call at 314-490-1402.
Request Forms
Cytology Requisition
Fresh Tissue/Electron Microscopy Requisition Form
Immunohistochemistry Requisition Form
Special Stains/Enzyme Requisition Form
Surgical Pathology Requisition
Specimen Receipt
Slides and blocks may be sent by mail, courier or patient. Tissue may be sent by courier or, if appropriately packaged, by mail. We will provide Michel’s Transport Solution for fresh tissue sent for immunofluorescence. Please notify us in advance if you send fresh tissue or require Saturday shipment for stat interpretation; call 314-617-2800.
Reporting
Reports will be available online, in hard copy, or by fax. Results may be called in to the requesting pathologist or clinician.
For more information about services and charges, call 314-617-2800.