Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

We offer complete consultation services for breast cases including:

Morphologic evaluation

Full service laboratory support available for prognostic immunopathologic studies

Image analysis for estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor

Image analysis and flow cytometric studies of other prognostic markers

 Electron microscopy available to assist with diagnosis when needed

Expert consultants for cross specialty consultations to collaborate on diagnosis of complex cases

 Expert professional back-up for breast consultation service

Personal telephone interaction/consultation

Recommendations on therapy

Direct consultations with patients by a Pathologist, in person or on phone included in fee

24-hour turnaround time with faxed report immediately

The Cytogenetics laboratory at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital performs approximately 7500 tests annually, with the use of conventional cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic techniques. The laboratory offers chromosome analysis of blood (peripheral blood and umbilical cord), amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, products of conception and skin fibroblasts. The laboratory also offers chromosomal analysis of bone marrow samples from hematological malignancies. These include acute leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), myeloproliferative disorders (MPD), multiple myeloma (MM), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Prenatal/Postnatal molecular cytogenetic tests include fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for AneuVysion (for detection of trisomy 13, 18, 21 and sex chromosome aneuploidy in amniotic fluid samples) and microdeletion syndromes (Prader Willi syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome etc). Panel FISH assays for MM, CLL, MPD, MDS and other FISH tests for specific leukemia are also offered in the laboratory.

Cytopathology Aspiration Biopsy Consultation Service

• We offer complete aspiration biopsy services including:

• On site specimen preparation, and immediate diagnosis at your facility

• Correlative morphology and immunocytochemical evaluations of aspiration biopsy specimens

• Correlative evaluation of aspiration and core biopsy specimens

• Correlative evaluation of needle biopsy specimens with radiologic findings

• Performance of aspiration biopsy with immediate results of palpable lesions

• Patient referral service for aspiration and core biopsy under image guidance

• Flow cytometric evaluation of needle biopsy specimens

• Formal diagnostic reports within two days

• Final reports automatically faxed

For further information please contact:

Cytopathology Laboratory

525 East 68th Street Room F-766

New York, New York 10021

Phone (212) 746-2825

or

New York - Presbyterian Hospital

NYHL Outreach Program

Client Services

Phone (212) 746-0670

Dermatopathology Comprehensive Consultation Service

Services:

Routine Tissue Exam

Routine H and E Interpretation

Comprehensive Immunohistochemistry

Direct Immunofluorescence

Indirect Immunofluorescence C5b-9 Assay

Indirect Immunofluorescent Testing

Electron microscopy

B and T cell Gene Rearrangement Studies

Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization

Reports coordinate data from all techniques

Second Opinion Consultation

We provide formaldehyde for tissue fixation, laboratory requisition forms, and pick-up and delivery services

Histologic processing is performed at a CAP accredited histology laboratory in a premier Medical Center capable of handling large as well as small specimens

Diagnostic reports available within a two-day turn-around time

To obtain a Consultation Request Download Form click here

To view Dermatopathology Consultation Comprehensive Service Brochure click here

For further information please contact:

Dermatopathology Service

Weill Cornell Medical College

1300 York Avenue Room F309

New York, New York 10021

Telephone (212) 746-6434 or 1 (800) 551-0670 x66434

Fax: (212) 746-8570

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

NYHL Outreach Program

Client Services

Telephone (212) 746-0670 Toll free: 1 (800) 551-0670 X66434

The Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine offers complete consultation services by our expert pathologists, including:

• Consultations for gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreatic biopsy and research specimens.
• Special expertise in the assessment of Barrett's esophagus, colorectal cancer, liver biopsies, pancreatic tumors, appendiceal neoplasms, and pseudomyxoma peritonei.
• Microsatellite instability testing.
• Immunohistochemistry.
• Molecular testing for KRAS and BRAF mutations.
• Rapid turnaround time (typically 24 business hours from receipt of slides; longer for molecular testing), followed by a telephone consultation and faxed report.

For further information please contact:

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
WCMC-NYPH
525 East 68th Street, ST-1015C
New York, NY 10065
Tel: (212) 746-2824
Fax: (212) 746-8624

or

New York - Presbyterian Hospital
NYHL Outreach Program
Client Services
Phone (212) 746-0670

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

We offer complete hematological consultation services including:

• Morphologic evaluation of lymphoid tissue and bone marrow
• Immunohistochemical evaluation of lymphoid tissue and bone marrow
• Flow cytometric evaluation of bone marrow aspirates, peripheral blood, fluids and lymphoid tissues
• Evaluation of CD4/CD8 lymphocytes
• Immunoglobulin and T cell receptor gene rearrangement analysis by Southern Blotting and PCR
• Evaluation of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes
• Complete work-up of individual cases in the same facility
• Personal telephone consultation and complete report by FAX
• Utilization of the Federal Express service and messenger service at no cost to the physician or the patient

For further information please contact:

Hematopathology Laboratory
525 East 68th Street Room Starr 715
New York, New York 10021
Phone (212) 746-2442

or

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NYHL Outreach Program
Client Services
Phone (212) 746-0670

The Immunopathology Laboratory is part of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Medical Center. The Immunopathology Laboratory personnel perform a variety of immunophenotyic analytic tests including immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and in situ hybridization. The majority of the flow cytometry tests are for the analysis of leukemias and lymphomas while immunohistochemical studies for all types of reactive and neoplastic proliferations are performed. The laboratory performs approximately 75,000 immunophenotypic tests per year. The laboratory is also responsible for accepting and the initial processing of samples for DNA/RNA analysis of leukemias and lymphomas.

We offer complete hematological consultation services including:

Morphologic evaluation of lymphoid tissue and bone marrow

Immunohistochemical evaluation of lymphoid tissue and bone marrow

Flow cytometric evaluation of bone marrow aspirates, peripheral blood, fluids and lymphoid tissues

 Evaluation of CD4/CD8 lymphocytes

 Immunoglobulin and T cell receptor gene rearrangement analysis by Southern Blotting and PCR

Evaluation of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes

Complete work-up of individual cases in the same facility

Personal telephone consultation and complete report by FAX

Utilization of the Federal Express service and messenger service at no cost to the physician or the patient

For further information please contact:

Hematopathology Laboratory            

525 East 68th Street Room Starr 715         

New York, New York 10021

Phone (212) 746-2442

or

New York -Presbyterian Hospital

NYHL Outreach Program

Client Services

Phone (212) 746-0670

The Clinical Laboratories of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center offer state of the art diagnostic testing services. The laboratories perform almost 5 million tests annually, using a combination of robotics and manual laboratories. The faculty of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are available for expert consultations in the full range of diagnostic testing. The clinical laboratories are committed to excellence in clinical service and customer satisfaction.

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

To open an account with NYHL please call 212-746-0670 and ask to speak to a customer services representative.

To obtain more information about specific laboratory services please refer to the following directory of laboratories:

Chemistry*                     212-746-2660
Cytogenetics                   212-746-4146
Microbiology*                  212-746-2400
Molecular Pathology         212-746-6485
Special Hematology and Coagulation*   212-746-2096

*For Clinical Pathology test results please call 212-746-0670

he focus of the Molecular and Genomic Pathology Division is to provide Weill Cornell Medicine physicians with molecular information that will facilitate the diagnosis of diseases, monitor the prognosis of the patients and assist in the selection of appropriate therapeutic options. Our state-of-the-art facility uses innovative genomic technologies to interrogate and identify disease related entities in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, infectious diseases and inherited diseases. Working closely with our clinicians, our mission is to provide molecular testing of the highest quality with a direct impact on patient care.

The Division of Molecular and Genomic Pathology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine is comprised of three main entities: The Clinical Genomics, Molecular Pathology and Molecular Hematopathology Laboratories, all of which are CLIA-certified and accredited by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

The neuropathology service provides diagnosis and consultations on the pathology of the brain, spinal cord, meninges, peripheral nerve and muscle. Both adult neuropathology and pediatric neuropathology are covered. All aspects of pathology are included: tumors, vascular diseases, infectious, inflammatory, demyelinating, toxic, metabolic, traumatic, and neurodegenerative diseases. Services include intraoperative consultations, surgical neuropathology, forensic neuropathology, and autopsy neuropathology. Studies of neuropathology cases also include supplementary services such as immunohistochemistry, molecular analysis, muscle histochemical studies, electronmicroscopy, and teased-fiber preparations for peripheral nerve analysis.

Dr. Rebecca Baergen, Chief of Perinatal and Obstetric Pathology, received her MD from the University of California at Los Angeles and completed her residency training in pathology at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Baergen was a member of the faculty of the University of California at San Diego until she came to the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 1997. Dr. Baergen is Professor of Pathology and Chief of Perinatal and Obstetric Pathology.

Dr. Baergen has established herself as one of the most respected perinatal pathologists in the United States. Dr. Baergen has lectured and published extensively in this field. Dr. Baergen directs the perinatal pathology consultation service. She is available to consult with pathologists who seek additional opinions as well as with obstetricians and gynecologists who seek her pathologic expertise.

To contact Dr. Baergen directly please call (212) 746-2768

Surya Ventkata Seshan, MD

Graduate of Government

Medical College, Mysore, India

Trained at Metropolitan Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York

Dr. Surya Seshan is a nationally recognized expert in renal pathology. Dr. Seshan has contributed numerous scientific articles to the literature and has co-authored three textbooks: The Kidney in Collagen Vascular Diseases, Classification and Atlas of Glomerular Diseases, and Renal Disease: Classification and Atlas of Tubulointerstitial and Vascular Diseases of the Kidney. Dr. Seshan directs a large renal pathology consultation practice, serving as the renal pathologist for several institutions in the tri-state region.

We offer complete consultation services for examination of renal biopsies

including:

Routine slide (light microscopic) interpretation with special stains, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy.

Evaluation of all medical renal diseases and renal transplantation pathology or transplant renal biopsies.

The final report is based on correlation of the findings from all three techniques and clinical data. Or, findings from all three techniques are integrated in the final report and correlated with clinical data.

Personal telephone consultation within 48 hours and report by fax of preliminary light and immunofluorescence data.

Specimen Collection and Transport

We provide fixatives for routine light, electron and immunofluorescence

microscopy (with appropriate direction), packing material, requisition forms and

pre-paid Federal Express mailers for next day delivery.

Time processing for all three techniques performed by specially trained personnel

in Histology, Immunopathology and Electron Microscopy Laboratories.

For further information, please contact:

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Surgical Pathology Laboratory

525 East 68 Street

New York, NY 10021

Phone: 212-746-2700

or

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

NYHL Outreach Program

Client Services

525 East 68 Street

New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-0670

Phone: 212-746-0670

Surgical Pathology has been described as the "“Pathology of the Living".” It is an evaluation that results in a diagnosis on tissues removed from any organ of the body. As such, it includes a number of subspecialties. Among these are Breast Pathology, GI pathology, GU Pathology, GYN pathology, Hematopathology, Neuropathology, Placental and Perinatal Pathology, and Renal pathology. The Weill Cornell Medical College is fortunate to have world recognized experts as faculty in each of these areas of subspecialization. These faculty are available for consultation both within and outside the institution.