Gynecologic Pathology

The Division of Gynecologic Pathology is a separate subspecialty service exclusively dedicated to the evaluation of gynecologic specimens.

We offer comprehensive gynecologic routine and consultation services including:

Routine Services

Laboratory requisition forms, pick-up and delivery services, and high quality tissue processing in a State and College of American Pathologist (CAP) certified histology laboratory.

Complete evaluation of each specimen by board certified pathologists with subspecialty expertise in gynecologic pathology.

Standard evaluation includes light microscopy, ancillary testing includes immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridization as appropriate.

Most final diagnostic reports are available within 1-2 days and returned via FAX.

Consultation Services

Prompt diagnosis on H&E slides sent for expert review.

Ancillary testing can be performed if representative paraffin blocks are submitted.

Personal telephone consultation and complete report by FAX in the shortest time.

Gynecologic Cytopathology Services

1-2 day turnaround for gynecologic cytologic specimens by conventional smear or ThinPrep monolayer processing.

Correlation of Pap smear and biopsy results for improved patient management.

For further information please contact:

Surgical Pathology Laboratory            

525 East 68th Street Room Starr 1028      

New York, New York 10021

Phone (212) 746-6700

or

New York - Presbyterian Hospital

NYHL Outreach Program

Client Services

212-746-0670