Anatomic Pathology
The faculty of the Department of Pathology provides full anatomic pathology services to the University of Maryland Medical Center, UMMC Midtown Campus, and the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute. We also provide select subspecialty services to our University of Maryland Medical System partners.
Our faculty practice, University of Maryland Pathology Associates, P.A. provides outpatient clinical and anatomic pathology services to UMSOM clinical practices and beyond.
Second Opinions & Consultations
Whether from pathologists, patients, or providers, our pathologists are more than willing to lend their subspecialty expertise across all areas of anatomic pathology to your most challenging pathology cases.
Anatomic Pathology Subspecialty Services
Cytology Fine Needle Aspiration
Patients can be referred for an aspiration biopsy of a superficial, palpable mass. This procedure is performed by a staff pathologist and can be scheduled by calling the laboratory at 8-5560. Advance scheduling is preferred, but unscheduled patients will be accommodated as time and staffing permits.
NOTE: Patients with non-palpable lesions should be referred to Radiology.
- Radiologically Assisted: For Radiologically assisted fine needle aspiration procedures, a cytotechnologist may be available to assist in making slides on-site and a pathologist may be available for adequacy evaluation. Please call 8-5560 in advance to ensure proper staffing.
- Non-radiologically Assisted: For non-radiologically assisted fine needle aspiration procedures, the cytology staff may be available to assist in the making of slides on-site and adequacy evaluation from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call 8-5560 in advance of the procedure to check availability/feasibility.
Renal and Transplant
Our renal and transplant pathology team provides their diagnostic skills to the high volume University of Maryland Medical Center transplant service, as well as to pathology groups and renal and transplant practices across the state. Supplementing routine histochemical staining are our immunofluorescence and electron microscopy lab services, allowing for a thorough evaluation of each patient’s biopsy.
Muscle and Nerve
Our neuropathology team is one of the few in the state performing pathologic reviews of nerve and muscle biopsies. Our comprehensive panel of histochemical, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic studies provides our expert neuropathologists with all the information they need to diagnose these challenging specimens.
Autopsy
We provide comprehensive autopsy services for many hospitals in the state and region.
Electron Microscopy
Our brand-new electron microscope can be at your service.
Immunohistochemistry
The University of Maryland Medical Center offers a comprehensive and constantly updated panel of immunohistochemical markers. Pathology groups interested in augmenting their immunohistochemistry options are welcome to contact us for more information.
Immunofluorescence
The University of Maryland Medical Center offers a comprehensive panel of immunofluorescence markers. Pathology groups interested in augmenting their immunohistochemistry options are welcome to contact us for more information.
