Services
Original Diagnosis
From specimens of skin tissue
Consultation
Based on previously prepared glass slides
Immunofluorescence
Direct immunofluorescence from skin tissue
Indirect immunofluorescence from blood/serum
Molecular Testing
CGH - Comparative Genomic Hybridization
FISH - Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization
Overview
We accept tissue specimens, glass slides for consultation, immunofluorescence specimens and frozen tissue specimens (by prior arrangement). All specimens should be forwarded with:
- A completed requisition form or a consultation letter
- The referring physician's name, phone and fax number
- The patient name, date of birth and sex
- The date and site of the biopsy and clinical context
Reporting Results
Tissue specimens are reported within 24 hours of receipt unless special stains are required. For previously prepared glass slides, reports are issued within 48 hours of receipt unless additional stains are required. Our laboratory utilizes computerized faxing to transmit results as soon as they are reported.
Billing Information
If insurance is to be billed, please provide a copy of the patient's insurance card. If a patient is to be billed, please include the patient's full name, address and telephone number. Special arrangements may be discussed with our manager.
Specimen Transportation
We are willing to assume all transportation costs with the exception of international consultations or items requiring special handling, such as frozen specimens. We provide daily and on call courier service within the greater San Francisco Bay area. Outside of the San Francisco Bay area and throughout the United States, both wet tissue and slides may be sent to us by calling our courier and arranging for delivery via Federal Express.