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Dermatopathology is the study of skin disease at a microscopic level, involving the study of potential causes of skin, nail, or hair disorders at the cellular level, and is an essential component for the correct diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
More simply, if your dermatologist identifies something on your skin they are concerned about, they will take a biopsy of the skin. This tissue sample is then sent to our in-house dermatopathology laboratory where one of our pathologists will examine the sample and provide a diagnosis.
Your provider or other labs send specimens to us. If you would like for your specimen to be expertly read by one of our dermatopathologists, please let your medical practitioner know of your request. We recommend that specimens be sent to us directly from your provider or a lab due to the necessary packaging required for transport. Should you have any additional questions, please contact us.
Yes, your insurance will be billed if a copy of your insurance card is submitted with the paperwork that comes with your referral. Click here to see our complete list of insurances accepted.
Our dermatopathologists do not see patients. Instead, they examine tissue that has been sent to us by dermatologists or other community providers. Our pathologists also evaluate previously prepared slides along with their accompanying pathology report to offer a second opinion.
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