Diagnostic Services
Alta East Bay Pathology >> Breast Pathology
Quality:
- Board certified and experienced pathologists carefully evaluate each case and order appropriate ancillary testing for accurate diagnosis and relevant patient-specific prognostic information
- Access to the extensive immunohistochemistry stains and molecular studies to meet the needs of each patient
- All diagnostic and prognostic information is incorporated into one clear, detailed and comprehensive report
- Expert pathologists are readily available to discuss results and answer any questions
Quality:
- Board certified and experienced pathologists carefully evaluate each case and order appropriate ancillary testing for accurate diagnosis and relevant patient-specific prognostic information
- Access to the extensive immunohistochemistry stains and molecular studies to meet the needs of each patient
- All diagnostic and prognostic information is incorporated into one clear, detailed and comprehensive report
- Expert pathologists are readily available to discuss results and answer any questions
Service:
- Review of breast pathology specimens including biopsies and resection specimens
- 24-48 hour turnaround time for most non-complex cases
- All new diagnoses of malignancy are reviewed by two pathologists
- Access to the latest molecular diagnostic and prognostic testing
Expertise:
- Our team of board certified pathologists rely on their educational experiences from top academic centers around the country (UCSF, Stanford, UCLA, Washington University) to deliver academic-caliber interpretation (see Bios for additional details)
- Pathologists work closely with area breast surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists to ensure excellent patient care