Urology
PathGroup clients rely on our dedicated Urologic Pathology team to interpret and deliver accurate, timely results for the best possible patient care. Combined with the doctor’s knowledge of a patient’s medical history, PathGroup’s team of specialists provides the most comprehensive diagnostic information from which to determine a course of treatment. Our quality, focused reporting provides definitive diagnoses, reducing the frustration and additional testing that comes with equivocal diagnoses.
PathGroup’s comprehensive Urologic Pathology services include:
- Prostate, Bladder, Ureter and Urethral Anatomic Pathology
- DNA Ploidy Analysis
- Immunohistochemical Analysis
- UroVysion (FISH)
- Urine Cytology
- PCA3
- Total PSA and Free/Total Ratio PSA
- Stone Analysis (Chemical Composition)
- Additional, full-service clinical lab testing from a single source
From a prostate biopsy, our team can deliver all AJCC/CAP required diagnostic parameters, including:
- Combined Gleason Score (prognostic)
- Percent tissue involvement
- Number of cores involved
- Capsular penetration
- Perineural invasion
- Spatial location/Tumor quantitation
- Seminal vesicle involvement
- Margin assessment
Why PathGroup?
Our physician-centric, patient focused approach has made PathGroup an industry leader and trusted partner for quality patient care.
- More than 30,000 Urology specimens diagnosed each year
- Dedicated Urologic Pathology team
- Robust Quality Assurance Program, with 5% of cases reviewed retrospectively by a second pathologist, and the ability to increase this percentage if desired
- On-site subspecialty pathology teams providing consultation when necessary at no additional charge
- Industry leading turnaround times and responsive customer service
- Clear, concise reporting including color images and mapping, with photomicrographs included in abnormal or unusual cases
- Innovative technology solutions, including iPad, iPhone and web-based applications
- Full range of additional clinical and molecular laboratory services for comprehensive service from a single source