Consultation Laboratories
The Department of Pathology offers a full range of anatomic and clinical laboratory services, including unique consultation services to regional physicians and laboratories. These include:
Diagnostic flow cytometry -Norman B. Levy, MD, Director- surface phenotypic analysis of lymphomas and leukemias, surface phenotypic characterization of immunodeficiency states, DNA content analysis, reticulocyte quantitation, and detection of platelet associated immunoglobulin
Immunohistochemistry -Vincent A. Memoli, MD, Director- over 200 antibodies available for diagnostic, prognostic and research use
Cytogenetics -TK Mohandas, PhD, Director- classic cytogenetic diagnostic services, plus fluoresence in situ hybridization, under special circumstances
Molecular diagnostics -Gregory J. Tsongalis, PhD, Director- Southern blot and PCR based protocols for the detection of B and T cell gene rearrangements, Bcr/abl and Bcl2/JH translocations, Fragile X, Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2) RET mutations, Factor V Leiden mutation, and Pertussis
Coagulation disorders -Praghjot Kaur, MD, Director- Consultation on medical and surgical bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
Rippel Electron Microscope Facility -Charles.P.Daghlian, PhD, Director- Research and diagnostic facility offering transmission and scanning electron microscopy, Xray spectrometry (EDS), and image analysis.
Cell Labeling Laboratory - Larry J. Dumont, MBA, PhD, Director - Radiolabeling of blood cells for research and diagnostic purposes, including clinical trials, red cell volume determinations and leukocyte imaging to detect sites of infection.
Neuropathology Consultation Service - William F. Hickey, MD, Director, Brent T. Harris, MD, PhD, C. Harker Rhodes, MD, PhD - Expert consultation available for surgical and autopsy cases involving brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve and muscle from board certified neuropathology staff.
Contact: Carol Hart at (603)650-4827 to arrange for consult or to put you in contact with the neuropathologist on-service. Research consultative services for experimental neuropathology are also available.
