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Stanford Renal Pathology
Consultation Service
Renal Pathology Brochure
RENAL PATHOLOGY REQUISITION
Director: John Higgins, M.D.
Director: Neeraja Kambham, M.D.
Director: Richard Sibley, M.D.
The Stanford University Renal Pathology Consultants are committed to the highest quality of care and rapid turn around time for renal biopsy diagnosis.
We process native and transplant kidney biopsies from adults and children.
- Electron microscopy
- Light microscopy
- Immunofluorescence
- Immunohistochemistry
Immunofluorescence microscopy
- Routine panel consists of IgG, IgM, IgA, C3, C1q, albumin, fibrinogen, kappa and lambda light chains
- Subtyping of amyloid (amyloid A, transthyretin, fibrinogen, kappa and lambda light chains)
- Characterization of Alport syndrome (α3 and α5 chains of type IV collagen)
Immunohistochemistry
- Full range of immunohistochemistry resources available for biopsies with atypical lymphoid/plasma cell infiltrates or incidental malignancies
- Other immunohistochemistry markers C4d, CD20 (transplant biopsies), IgG4 (heavy chain subtype) and lysozyme (hereditary amyloid subtyping)
Biopsy Results
Rapid, same day processing of the specimen, including review of material on weekends
- Within 12-24 hrs of receipt results are called or faxed to the referring physician for light microscopic, immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemical analysis
- Final results for electron microscopy are reported within 3 days
Consultation Services
- Extensive clinicopathologic correlation and timely communication with the Nephrologists/Pathologists
- Direct access to the on call Renal Pathologist using “hotline” phone number
- Literature review on unusual findings provided and results discussed with the Nephrologist as warranted
- Periodic interactive conferences may also be scheduled upon request
Sample submissions
- Specimen collection kits for light microscopy, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy will be provided
- Preaddressed FedEx mailers for established clients outside our local area
Billing
Contracted with most of the large insurers
- PPO, POS & EPO
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- HMO billing with authorization
- Client billing
Stanford University Medical Center
Laboratory of Surgical Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Customer Service: (877) 717-3733
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