ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Providing world class anatomic pathology services National Reference Laboratory brings to the region world-class anatomic pathology (AP) services, connecting referring physicians with locally present subspecialized pathology experts to provide highly specialized in-country services. These services enable healthcare providers to deliver reliable, fast and precise diagnosis to their patients, even for the most complex cases.
The services are provided by the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory that National Reference Laboratory manages in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. This state-of-art facility is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and has one of the largest pools of AP specialist in the country, focusing in the following subspecialties:
• Dermatopathology
• Nephropathology
• Gynecologic Pathology and Cytopathology
• Hematopathology
• Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Bone Tumor Pathology
• General Surgical Pathology
• Soft Tissue Pathology
• Urological Pathology
• Molecular Genetic Pathology
Benefits of in-country services • Quicker turnaround time (TAT) • Ability for direct contact with the reporting pathologists, medical director, operational team. • Flexible and reactive services (e.g. add on-requests, staining, returning slides) • E-pathology consultations and services
Scope of services We provide a complete range of AP services, which allows us to serve all AP needs of our clients including medical centers, hospitals and stand-alone laboratories Primary diagnosis services - reported by subspecialized pathologists. Second opinion services - access to over 80 pathologists within our network and collaboration with worldwide recognized centers of excellence like John Hopkins, Duke University. Backup/referral services for other laboratories. Specialized services for other laboratories - processing of wet tissue specimens, slides and special staining. Our plan is to expand our current test menu of immunochistochemical stains (IHS) to include approximately 180 stains, thus having one of the largest IHS menus in the region.
Anatomic pathology tests turnaround time Order Code
Order Code Name
192005
Pap Test LBC
Turnaround time (working days) * 1-2 days
192005
Pap Test LBC (Path Interpretation)
2-3 days
028025
Histopathology-Large sample
2-4 days
028020
Histopathology-Medium (maximum 5 blocks)
2-3 days
028050
Histopathology-Small Sample
2-3 days
027070
Immunohistochemistry
1-2 days
Testing frequency: daily *Working days: Sunday to Thursday
About National Reference Laboratory National Reference Laboratory is a Mubadala Company created in partnership with Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®), the world’s leading healthcare diagnostics company and operator of one of the world’s largest and most experienced clinical laboratory networks. The National Reference Laboratory vision is to increase the spectrum, coverage and overall efficiency of laboratory testing in the region, to implement international best practice reference laboratory processes and to set the benchmark for quality standards in the region. Together with the significant resources of LabCorp, National Reference Laboratory offers a comprehensive menu of more than 5,000 tests, providing a complete solution for all clinical testing needs in an
efficient and high-quality environment that reduces both turnaround time and logistics-related costs, compared with other referral laboratories. Through its commitment to a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS), investment in state-of-the-art technologies, superior connectivity
solutions, advanced logistics systems and the engagement of highly-skilled and experienced employees, National Reference Laboratory has attained and maintained a position as a trusted resource for all healthcare providers and patients in the region.
National Reference Laboratory owns two laboratories in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and manages the laboratory of Mubadala’s Healthpoint Hospital in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi as well as the laboratories of Mubadala sister facilities Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
In partnership with Mubadala’s Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, National Reference Laboratory manages the technical component of the joint Anatomic Pathology Laboratory and is responsible for all of the facility’s laboratory referral testing.
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