Women's Services
Gynecologic Services:
- Pap Screening - ThinPrep® Image Guided
- Pap Screening - SurePath™
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV mRNA E6/E7) Testing, including
- Reflex HPV Genotyping 16, 18/45
- Trichomonas vaginalis Testing (Gen-Probe® Aptima®)
- Chlamydia Trachomatis Testing (Gen-Probe® Aptima® Combo 2 Assay)
- Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Testing (Gen-Probe® Aptima® Combo 2 Assay)
- Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Candida Testing (BD Affirm, Direct Probe)
Comprehensive evaluations are performed on all gyn and breast pathology cases and associated clinical and mammography studies, by our experienced, board certified physicians and cytopathologists. SaraPath’s pathologists serve as critical team members on the tumor boards and cancer committees at several hospitals and breast health centers, and work regularly with other team members to review cases and provide optimum patient care.
SaraPath’s state-of-the art, CAP accredited labs provide continuous tissue processing, offering more than 100 IHC antibodies, therapeutic markers and stains. All invasive breast carcinomas are tested for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and Her-2/neu overexpression by IHC. Reflex testing for Her-2/neu by FISH is performed for all cases that are equivocal by IHC. Results for patients requiring stereotactic or ultrasound guided, core needle biopsies are generally available in less than 24 hours. All malignant diagnoses are reported via telephone, followed by a written report. Expert consultation is obtained for rare, difficult or unusual malignancies.
SaraPath's Advantages:
- More than 35 years continuous experience serving clinicians & hospitals
- Experienced, board certified pathologists with subspecialty expertise
- On-site CAP-accredited laboratories & comprehensive IHC menu
- Results generally provided within one business day
- Multiple connectivity & ordering/resulting options
- Clear, concise reports using CAP & AJCC cancer staging guidelines
- Photomicrographs for enhanced reporting & biopsy site orientation
- In-house courier staff for timely & reliable pickup & delivery services
- On-site pathology billing operation experienced in complexities of insurance billing
- Insurance contracts with all major providers, including BCBS, UnitedHealth, Aetna, Humana, Cigna
- Options for uninsured patients
Pathology results are available within 24 hours on routine specimens. Multiple connectivity and ordering/reporting options are also available to increase efficiency and turn-around time. Please contact our Client Services Center for more information.