Other Sub-Specialists
Primary Contact
Jon A. Reed, M.D.
Director of Dermatopathology, Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories
Jon A. Reed, M.D. joined CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories in 2009 from Baylor College of Medicine, where he has been the Director of Dermatopathology and a tenured Professor of Pathology and of Dermatology.
Dr. Reed has an international reputation as an invited lecturer, presenter and researcher. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards and is a member of the editorial boards for several professional journals. He has produced over 75 peer-reviewed publications as well as over 120 original abstracts.
Full BioWhy CellNetix?
- Three board certified and one board eligible 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
CellNetix pathologists are trained in the interpretation of Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF) studies of skin and mucosal biopsies. Our DIF test panel uses labeled antibodies to detect deposits of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA or IgM), complement (C3), and fibrinogen. Dr. Jon Reed, who has an international reputation as an invited lecturer and researcher in dermatopathology, leads our Dermatopathology Section and the Direct Immunofluorescence Testing Service.
Our Strengths
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%.
- Three board certified and one board eligible 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
- Direct Immunofluorescence Testing
- Routine and Histochemical / Immunohistochemical Staining
Types of Conditions and Diseases We Test for:
- Immunobullous disorders (pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis)
- Lupus erythematosus
- Immune complex-mediated vasculitis