HISTOPATHOLOGY - CPA Standard E1.2 (c)
Diagnostic histopathology involves the interpretation of microscope slides of tissues removed during surgical procedures. The specimens range in size from small biopsies to whole organs.
The Department of Histopathology at IHS actively participates in all aspects of diagnostic histopathology and is staffed by consultant histopathologists, and biomedical scientists. All of the biomedical scientists are HPC registered.
IHS offers a comprehensive service, which includes digital images and web access for reports. This proves useful to enable discussion of cases at MDT meetings.
Consultant medical advice is available during and often outside routine office hours and we support both the independent sector and the NHS. Turnaround times for most cases are 24-48 hours and within 7 working days for NHS cases.
Note: More complex specimens, and those specimens requiring additional testing, may take longer to produce the final report.
Frozen Sections - CPA Standard E1.2 (e):
The service is available by prior arrangement. 24 hours notice is required for routine cases. Call the main Laboratory number: 020 7299 4490, to make a booking.
Immunohistochemistry:
A comprehensive immunohistochemistry service is available, with rapid turn-around of reports.
Molecular Biology:
In appropriate cases, diagnostic molecular biological techniques are available. This applies mainly to lymphoid neoplasms.
Digital Imaging:
We are now able to offer the incorporation of digitally-acquired images of both microscopic and gross pathology into printed reports, and for display via our secure website. This unique service adds a new dimension to the delivery and presentation of pathology reports.
Sub-specialty work:
Through an established network of experts, IHS Ltd, is able to provide a diagnostic service covering all sub-specialties, including renal biopsies, haematopathology, osteo-articular and neuropathology.
Note: Some additional testing may be carried out by referral laboratories:
Immunocytochemistry is routinely carried out by UCHLAD
Immunofluresence is routinely referred to CXH
For further information, please contact IHS. Also, external expert opinions may be sought. In such circumstances the names and addresses of the referee will be available on request CPA Std E1.2(i), G2.4 (a)
Duty of Care Reviews
In addition to clinical diagnostics IHS provides expert medical review services to the NHS and private sectors. With a diverse team of experienced medical experts, IHS has the in-house capability to provide world-class duty of care reviews and second opinions. In some sub-speciality areas our pathologists belong to a limited worldwide network of that have the experience and expertise to review complex cases.
Features of our review services include:
- Coverage of all histopathology specialities, including esoteric disciplines.
- A team of expert GMC-registered pathologists with strong reputation and credibility in the field.
- Medical experts who are equipped to evaluate cases and provide medical opinion reports and correspondence
In line with Royal College of Pathologist guidelines, our Duty of Care team are:
- In active practice
- Participate in the appropriate external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.
- satisfactorily participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- working in an CPA-accredited laboratory
- prepared to make a declaration of any involvement in complaint or litigation proceedings against them.
Healthcare providers have a duty of care to those patients whose treatment or clinical management may need to be changed in the light of revised opinions arising from a review of a pathologist’s work. IHS can assist in this process and support organisations in providing assurance of high standards in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology.
For further information regarding this service please contact the marketing department on 020 7299 4490 or email ihsenquiries@unilabs.com
