Histology

Heartland Pathology Anatomic Capabilities

Heartland Pathology provides full histopathologic services including an ever-expanding panel of immunohistochemical stains and a broad array of specialized techniques such as hormone receptors evaluation, tumor marker analysis, and cytogenetic testing, Our pathologists are available 24/7 for on-site or in-house frozen section support, fine needle aspirations, and touch imprint for evaluation of lymph nodes, including sentinel lymph node. We specialize in evaluation and diagnosis of breast, dermatopathology, urology, gastrointestinal, lymph node, GYN, and pulmonary specimens.

 

BREAST

Breast Pathology Services:

  • Comprehensive evaluation of core biopsies, lumpectomies, and mastectomies.
  • On-site Frozen Section support including touch imprints and sentinel lymph node.
  • Hormone Receptors evaluation
  • Tumor markers analysis by immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization (FISH) of the HER2 gene, and PCR techniques
  • (polymerase chain reaction).
  • DNA by Flow Cytometry and S-Phase
  • Consultations for second opinion

 

DERMATOLOGY

Dermatopathology Services:

  • Comprehensive evaluation of incisional and excisional skin biopsies.
  • On-site complete frozen section evaluation for skin malignancies.
  • Interpretation of dermatoses and neoplasms.
  • Conventional and immunohistochemical staining.
  • Immuno-flourescent studies.
  • Tumor markers.

 

GENITOURINARY

Urological Pathology Services:

  • Comprehensive histopathologic evaluation of kidney, adrenal, prostate, bladder, penile, and testicular pathology.
  • On-site fine needle aspiration biopsies.
  • Urine cytology and flow cytometry.
  • Specialized immunological stains.

 

GASTROINTESTINAL

Gastrointestinal Pathology Services:

  • Comprehensive histopathologic and cytopathologic evaluation of gastrointestinal and liver biopsies.
  • HER 2 immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for gastric and GE junction carcinoma
  • Conventional and immunohistochemical stains.
  • Evaluation for helicobacter pylori.

 

LYMPHATIC TISSUE

Lymph Node Services:

  • Comprehensive histopathologic and cytopathologic evaluation of lymphoid tissues.
  • Conventional and immunohistochemical stains.
  • Flow cytometry.
  • Tumor markers analysis by immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization (FISH), and PCR techniques (polymerase chain reaction).

 

TUMOR TESTING

Tumor Evaluation and Ancillary Test Services:

  • Solid tumors
  • Lyphoid malignancies
  • Cytologic preparation