Trusted experts in Anatomic Pathology Diagnostics
San Diego Pathology is a pathologist owned and operated histology laboratory. We offer a wide spectrum of anatomic pathology services. The laboratory is actively supervised by practitioners certified in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology. The group has members with additional board certifications in Dermatopathology, Hematopathology and Immunopathology. We are certified by the California State Department of Health Services and fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists.
Main Services
We are committed to exceptional healthcare by providing a wide spectrum of
high-quality and innovative anatomic pathology services.
We offer a wide spectrum of tissue pathology services including small biopsies, bone marrows, lymph nodes
and large resections.
We provide the highest quality histology services, including tissue processing,
slide preparation and histochemical
stains.
We perform a wide variety of immunohistochemical stains for the
entire range of clinically relevant tissue markers.
We provide processing and interpretation of non-gynecologic specimens (urine, sputum, body fluids, etc.) and fine needle aspirations biopsy.
We offer consulting and histology services for researchers in industry, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, universities and hospitals.
We provide expertise in Pathology consultation. Our pathologists accept traditional glass slides or digitally scanned slides for second opinion consultations.
Our laboratory facility is in San Diego, California. It is outfitted with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. The staff consists of highly trained, dedicated professionals that take pride in their work and are committed to quality, rapid turnaround times and exceptional customer service.
Every phase of operations, from human resources to technical procedures has been researched and designed to optimize working conditions, maximize efficiency and ensure continued stringent quality standards.
Our pathologists are certified in anatomic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Many have board certifications in dermatopathology, hematopathology and immunopathology. For decades our pathologists have served as trusted consultants to physicians, in both the outpatient and hospital settings.
San Diego Pathology is determined in putting our clients and their patients’ needs above all. We achieve this by following a strict quality assurance policy as well as adhering to proven administrative and technical methodologies. We have a dedicated quality control and assurance team.
We maintain the integrity of our procedures and accuracy of our methods of analysis. Our procedures and analysis methods strictly adhere to state and federal regulations and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.
Our laboratory is accredited and certified by the following agencies.
College of American Pathologists
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
California
Department of Health
Maryland
Department of Health
New York
Department of Health
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
San Diego Pathology provides clients with flexibility and convenience in ordering and receiving results. We have in-house Information Technology expertise and can provide highly customized solutions to our clients.
We can also work with clients to build a connection or interface between our information system and their Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to allow them to initiate orders and receive lab results directly into their EMR. This brings convenience, speed, accuracy and security in the exchange of patient health information.
We offer flexible laboratory result reporting solutions. A client may choose from a variety of lab result delivery options that best suits the practice’s needs.
EMR Connectivity
Online viewer
Secure File Transfer
Secure e-mail
Shared records service
Automated fax
Remote printing
Hard copy by courier
Customized solution
The patient is our main focus. We are committed to improving the lives of patients by providing high quality, innovative services and supporting our clients and their staff.
Our Mission Statement
Excellence in Healthcare
Excellence in healthcare is our priority. We are committed in providing exceptional service to healthcare providers by actively working to support and meet their needs.
We value our clients and strive to ensure their satisfaction.
Lab Data Integration Solutions
We bring expertise in information technology to clients by developing customized data integration solutions that meet their needs.
We provide clients with flexibility and convenience in ordering tests and receiving lab results.
Get connected.
Contact us today at (619) 297-4900 or [email protected]
to see what solution is best for your practice.
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Complete this form to order supplies for specimen collection.
Accreditations
San Diego Pathology is certified by CLIA and accredited by CAP.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
CLIA Number: 05D0886122
The College of American Pathologists (CAP)
LAP Number: 3275001
Licenses
San Diego Pathology is licensed in the following states.
Department of Health, State of California
Lab ID Number: CLF 00010741
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, State of Maryland
Lab ID Number: 1334
Department of Health, State of New York
PFI Number: 8253
Department of Health, State of Pennsylvania
Lab ID Number: 029466A
List of Participating Insurance Providers
- Aetna Better Health of CA
- Aetna Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Indemnity, Workers Comp, Medicare PPO
- Arizona Foundation
- Beech Street
- Blue Shield of California PPO, Covered California plan
- Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP)
- CA Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)
- CA Health and Wellness
- Cigna PPO
- Community Health Group (CHG) with Authorization
- Every Woman Counts Program (EWC)
- Family Health Centers – PACE
- Family Pact
- First Health/Coventry
- Focus Healthcare Workers’ Comp
- Fortified Provider Network
- Galaxy Health Network
- Health Comp
- Health Management Network
- Health Net PPO, POS, HMO, Federal Services
- HealthSmart
- Humana ChoiceCare
- Kaiser (with referral/authorization)
- Medi-cal
- Medicare
- Mercy Physician Medical Group (MPMG)
- Multiplan
- Pacific Bariatric
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care – SISC Workers’ Comp
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care (PFMC)
- Pacific Health Alliance
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Qualcomm Premier PPO
- Qualcomm Premier QDHP
- Ryan White Program
- Scripps ACO
- Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG) (With pre-authorization)
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center
- Scripps Employee Medical Plan
- St. Paul’s Eldercare
- Three Rivers
- Tricare
- Tricare Prime
- United Healthcare direct PPO, Medicare Advantage, CA Medi-cal plans
- USA MCO
For more information, please contact Billing Administration at (619) 325-8741 or [email protected].
List of Special Stains
- AFB
- Alcian Blue
- Alcian Blue & Hyaluronidase
- Alcian Blue/PAS
- Amyloid (crystal violet)
- Basement membrane (Gomori)
- Bielschowsky
- Bile
- Brown & Hopps (Bacteria)
- Colloidal Iron without hyaluronidase
- Colloidal Iron
- Colloidal Iron with hyaluronidase
- Congo Red
- Copper
- Diff Quik
- Elastic
- Fite
- Giemsa
- GMS
- Iron
- Luxol Fast Blue
- Luxol Fast Blue-PAS
- Melanin (Fontana-Masson)
- Melanin-Bleach
- Movat’s Pentachrome
- Mucicarmine
- Oil Red O
- PAS (+diastase)
- PAS (-diastase)
- PASF
- PTAH
- Reticulum
- Steiner & Steiner (Spirochetes)
- Toluidine Blue (mast cell)
- Trichrome
- Victoria Blue
- Von Kossa (calcium)
- Wright Giemsa
List of ISH Stains
- EBV-EBER
- Kappa
- Lamba
List of Immunohistochemistry Antibodies
- 34BE12
- ACTH
- Adipophilin
- AE1/AE3
- AFP
- ALK
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
- Alpha-1-Antichymotrypsin
- Amyloid Precursor Protein
- Androgen Receptor
- Annexin-A1
- Arginase
- B72.3
- B-catenin
- BCL-1 (Cyclin-D1)
- BCL-2
- BCL-6
- Ber-EP4
- C4d
- CAIX
- Calcitonin
- Calponin
- Calretinin
- CAM 5.2
- CD1a
- CD2
- CD3
- CD4
- CD5
- CD7
- CD8
- CD10
- CD11c
- CD14
- CD15
- CD19
- CD20
- CD21
- CD22
- CD23
- CD25
- CD30
- CD31
- CD33
- CD34
- CD42b
- CD43
- CD44
- CD45
- CD45RO
- CD56
- CD57
- CD61
- CD68
- CD68 (KP1)
- CD68 (PGM1)
- CD71
- CD79a
- CD99
- CD103
- CD117
- CD123
- CD138
- CD163
- CDH17
- CDX2
- CEA Monoclonal
- CEA Polyclonal
- Chromogranin A
- CK5
- CK7
- CK19
- CK20
- CMV
- D2-40
- DBA.44
- Desmin
- DOG1
- EBV-LMP
- E-Cadherin
- EMA
- ERG
- Estrogen Receptor
- Factor VIII
- Factor XIIIa
- Fascin
- FSH
- Galectin-3
- Gastrin
- GATA3
- GCDFP
- GFAP
- GH
- Glucagon
- Glutamine Synthetase
- Glycophorin A
- Glypican-3
- Granzyme B
- HBcAg
- HBME-1
- HBsAg
- h-Caldesmon
- HCG
- Helicobacter pylori
- Hemoglobin A
- HepPar-1
- HHV8
- HMB-45
- HSV1/2
- IgA
- IgD
- IgG
- IgG4
- IgM
- Inhibin A
- Insulin
- Kappa by IHC
- Ki-67 (MIB-1)
- Lambda by IHC
- Laminin
- LH
- Lysozyme
- Mammaglobin
- MART-1 (Melan-A)
- Mast Cell Tryptase
- MBP
- MITF
- MLH1
- MOC-31
- MPO
- MSH2
- MSH6
- MUM1
- Muscle Specific Actin
- MYC
- Myogenin
- Myoglobin
- Napsin A
- Neurofilament
- NKX3.1
- NSE
- Oct 3/4
- OSCAR
- p120 Catenin
- p16
- p40
- P504S/AMACR
- p53
- p57
- p63
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Parvovirus B19
- PAX-2
- PAX-5
- PAX-8
- PD-1
- Perforin
- PIN-4 Cocktail
- PLAC
- PLAP
- PMS2
- PRAME
- Progesterone Receptor
- Prolactin
- Prostate Specific Antigen
- Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
- Renal Cell Carcinoma Antigen
- S100
- S100P
- SALL4
- Serotonin
- Smooth Muscle Actin
- Smooth Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain
- Somatostatin
- Sox10
- Sox11
- SV40/BK virus
- Synaptophysin
- Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase
- T-bet
- Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase
- Thyroglobulin
- Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
- TIA1
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Treponema pallidum
- TTF-1
- Tyrosinase
- Ubiquitin
- Uroplakin II
- Varicella Zoster
- Villin
- Vimentin
- WT1
- Zap-70