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Background

Hematopathology is a major subspecialty of pathology, bridging the gap between the clinical and anatomic pathology. With the tremendous advances seen in molecular biology, the pathologist is able to utilize state of the art technology at the microscope. One of the ways these advances are changing hematology is by the use of fluorescent in-situ hybridization or FISH. Utilizing genetic probes tagged with a fluorescent label, genes may be identified on chromosome segments. These chromosomal abnormalities may have prognostic significance in the diagnosis and treatment of many leukemias and lymphomas.

• CBC (Complete Blood Count)
• ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Disorders of red blood cells
• Disorders of white blood cells
• Disorders of platelets

Basic Principles of Disease
Learn the basic disease classifications of cancers, infections, and inflammation

Commonly Used Terms
This is a glossary of terms often found in a pathology report.

Diagnostic Process
Learn how a pathologist makes a diagnosis using a microscope

Surgical Pathology Report
Examine an actual biopsy report to understand what each section means

Special Stains
Understand the tools the pathologist utilizes to aid in the diagnosis

How Accurate is My Report?
Pathologists actively oversee every area of the laboratory to ensure your report is accurate

• Pathologists Who Make A Difference
• Search for a Physician Specialist

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