Here is a summary of the tests and technologies that we utilize:
Immunohistochemical stains: This staining technique can be used to identify specific types of cells within a given sample using specialized antibodies to lock on to the antigens present within the tissue.
Special stains: These stains are performed to demonstrate characteristics of specific tissues which aid in diagnosing.
Light Microscopy: Hematoxylin and Eosin is the most commonly used stain on tissue samples, which the pathologist will then examine and interpret using the light microscope.
Laser Scanning Cytometry: A method of examining tissue and fluids for cutaneous lymphomas.
Direct Immunoflourescence: Immunofluorescence is the labeling of antibodies or antigens with fluorescent dyes. The direct immunoflourescence technique creates distinctive patterns in patients with connective tissue diseases, bullous disorders and other dermal pathologies.
Frozen Sections: Frozen sections are performed on specimens when the performing physician needs a rapid interpretation of the tissue to determine if the excision done is enough to remove all of the concerning pathology present. Frozen sections are usually done intraoperatively and require by the College of American Pathologists a maximum turnaround time of 20 minutes upon receipt in the laboratory. (available only in the metro chicago area. Please contact CPC for details.)
Non-Gynecological Cytology: Cytology is used to study individual cells in a body fluid. Cytology is predominately used when screening for malignancies.
Cytospin and Cell Block: Methods for processing the specimen which ensure the optimal amount of cells on a slide for aiding in diagnosing.
Papanicolaou (PAP) stain: A multichromatic stain used to enhance details of a cell.
Her2Neu Immunohistochemical staining and Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) testing: These separate methods aid in developing treatment plans for breast cancer patients.
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