Histology refers to the examination of tissue in order to identify disease.  A specimen (tissue biopsy or resection) is taken from a patient.  The specimen is then processed, sectioned, placed on a glass slide and stained, after which pathologists examine the sample microscopically.  Experience, subspecialty training and regular consultation between colleagues support CellNetix pathologists in providing the highest levels of professional judgment.  Common tissue sample types include:

Tissue Biopsies and Surgical Resections

• Specimens collected in hospital surgical departments, day surgery or physician offices

Fine Needle Aspirations and Core Biopsies

• Minimally invasive methods allowing physicians to collect small samples from a wide variety of organs or palpable masses 

Bone Marrow Biopsies and Aspirations

• Provide important diagnostic samples for a variety of hematologic and immunological disorders 

Following initial examination, pathologists may use additional diagnostic tools to further validate or clarify the patient diagnosis.

Histology at CellNetix

• 94% of biopsies reported within 48 hours
• Automatic correlation of biopsy results with previous Pap
• 650 annual radical prostatectomies
• 12,500 annual prostate biopsies
• 7,500 annual breast biopsies and cores
• 60,000 annual GI biopsies
• 15,000 annual GYN biopsies