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Division of Urologic Pathology
An Allina Health System Affiliated Laboratory
1.
Microscopic Interpretation of Urologic Biopsies, Resections, and
Cytology Specimens
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We
have an active outpatient biopsy interpretation service; with
essentially 100% daily coverage by pathologists with subspecialty
expertise in GU pathology.
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We
have an active cytology service (>100,000 specimens annually)
covered daily by experienced cytopathologists. FISH urine
testing available.
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Drs.
Anil Tadavarthy (651-241-8789) and Lisa Lyons (651-241-8716) are
easily accessible by telephone, fax (651-241-7273), and e-mail.
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We
currently serve the
Allina
Hospitals
and Clinics on a contractual basis.
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We
provide consultative assistance to other pathologists through the
Allina
Consultative
Center
(612-863-4670, #3).
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We
provide second opinion review of cases for clinicians through the
Allina
Consultative
Center
(612-863-4670, #3).
2.
Excellent Turnaround Time
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Utilizing
extensive, flexible, and well-developed courier systems and tissue
processing sites, we emphasize efficient specimen transportation and
next day turnaround.
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The
vast majority of our clients automatically receive reports by fax.
Results are automatically faxed throughout the day on a regular
schedule to the clients, eliminating the delay caused by paper
delivery.
3.
Special Studies
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We
offer in-house a full range of ancillary tissue-based diagnostic
tools, including:
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Fluorescence
in situ hybridization (FISH)/UroVysion
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Immunohistochemistry
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Flow
Cytometry
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Cytogenetics
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Molecular
studies
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We
have ready access to electron microscopy.
4.
Multi-disciplinary Pathology
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Our
GU pathologists have quick, easy
access to subspecialty-trained experts in Hematopathology and
Soft-tissue Pathology.
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Through
our close relationship with and supervision of the Allina Medical
Laboratories, a full range of clinical laboratory support is
available, from basic testing to reference lab work. For more
information contact Dr. Laurel Krause at 612-863-4236.
5.
Overall Philosophy
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We
recognize that at the present time urologists can choose from a
variety of GU pathology providers. Our goal is to provide the
highest level of service to urologists. We accomplish this by
emphasizing interpretive expertise, careful clinical correlation, and
rapid turnaround time.
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