The CellNetix Dermatopathology Center of Excellence is an important component of CellNetix pathology services. We can assure health care practitioners and patients that their tissues will receive prompt and thorough professional attention by integrating internal consultative opportunities with our on site state-of-the-art laboratory. Our Dermatopathology sub-specialty Service is led by Dr. Jon Reed, who has an international reputation in dermatopathology as an invited lecturer and researcher.

Our Strengths

Dermatopathology services are available for routine skin biopsies as well as for difficult cases requiring second opinion consultation. CellNetix’ quality program mandates that all new cancers are reviewed by a second pathologist for quality assurance. Our state-of-the-art bar-coding system has been shown to reduce common histologic slide identification errors by 95% and overall case identification errors by 62%.

• Four board certified Dermatopathologists
• 94% of our biopsy results are returned within 48 hours
• Reports convey information clearly, concisely and correctly
• State-of-the-art Information Technology systems with EMR interface capabilities
• Full service billing department for direct billing of patient insurance, as well as payment plans for cash-paying patients
• Customizable test requisitions

Our Dermatopathologists are available to provide their expertise for questions, evaluations and second opinions on all cases pertaining to their specialty.

Types of Testing We Do

• Routine and Histochemical / Immunohistochemical Staining
• Consultation (Second Opinion) on Outside Pathology Slides
• Direct Immunofluorescence Testing

Types of Conditions and Diseases We Test for:

• Epithelial Tumors Including Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Melanocytic Lesions Including Ordinary Nevi and Dysplastic (Atypical) Nevi
• Malignant Melanoma
• Bullous Disorders
• Inflammatory Skin Diseases
• Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin