Laboratory Services
Dermatopathology Lab 216-844-1507
Immunofluorescence Laboratory
Mycology Reference Lab 216-844-8580
UHC Dermatopathology
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Our Dermatopathology Laboratory is focused on providing exceptional care for your patients through our dermatopathology services. Our laboratory is run by board- certified dermatopathologists who are also boarded in dermatology. Our commitment to patient care excellence is supported by advanced diagnostic technology and unparalleled clinical/patient support. Our mission is to provide accurate, clear and prompt diagnoses. We strive to develop partnerships with our referring clinicians, and we are fully committed to assisting in providing the best health care for every patient.
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Kord Honda, MD, Director Dermatopathology Laboratory Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Dermatopathology
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Immunofluorescence Laboratory
For patients with a differential diagnosis that includes autoimmune blistering diseases (including pemphigus and pemphigoid), vasculitis, autoimmune connective tissue disorders (i.e. lupus), and congenital blistering disorders (i.e. where immunomapping of level split is needed), we offer:
Direct Immunofluorescence (Skin)
An individual punch biopsy is preferable, rather than a biopsy that has been cut in half.
For autoimmune blistering diseases:
For lupus and vasculitis:
All biopsies must be placed in IF transport media at room temperature. Please make sure caps are tightly closed.
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Neil Korman, MD, PhD, Director of Bullous Pemphigus Program. Board Certified in Dermatology and Dermatologic Immunology/Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology |
Indirect Immunofluorescence (Serum)
Please send patient to the nearest phlebotomy lab to have two serum separator (often tiger topped) tubes of blood drawn. If possible, please request that the lab centrifuge the tubes so that the serum will be isolated. If centrifugation is not possible, the tubes should be refrigerated until immediately before transport.
Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD, Director Medical Mycology Neil Korman, MD, PhD Kord Honda, MD
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Mycology
The Mycology Reference Laboratory receives specimens in convenient mailers for rapid fluorescence-aided microscopic diagnosis of fresh material, as well as for culture identifications. The lab also serves as an international reference center for the identification of fungal pathogens, and determines the in vitro susceptibility of fungi against anti fungal agents.
Call 216-844-8580
or Toll Free at
888-4MYCLAB
Routine Biopsies
Process shave, punch or excisional skin and mucosal biopsies.
Consultations
We provide dermatopathology consultations at your request. If you send slides or request that slides be sent to us, a UH requisition must be filled out and completed.
Please remember to include the following:
Requisitions
Please send a separate requisition for each study, even if a DIF (skin) and an IF (blood) are performed on the same patient. The following must be included:
Courier Service
For your convenience, we provide:
Call the Dermatology lab at 216-844-1507 to schedule routine courier pick-up.
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