The GML Anatomic Pathology Subspecialties

Immunohistochemistry

Geisinger Medical Laboratories has built an extensive menu of immunhistochemical services.

IHCFAQ.COMVisit our immunohistochemistry website, IHCFAQ.com, to search our antibodies by name, clonality, FDA classification, vendor, retrieval type, animal host and many more criteria. Each search result will provide you you with the specifics of our optimized staining protocols, clinical applications and pitfalls, images and related references.

IHC HandbookMembers of GML's Anatomic Pathology group have written a unique book, Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions. Published by Springer, the textbook is a practical, quick reference to help organize the increasingly complex field of immunohistochemistry (IHC) in clinical diagnosis into a question-and-answer format. IHCFAQ.com is the companion site to our handbook.

For information about the immunohistochemical technical services we offer, contact Client Services at 800 695 6491.

FAQs

Do you offer slide preparation and technical services?

Yes, Geisinger Medical Laboratories provides histologic preparation and immunohistochemistry in addition to comprehensive diagnostic services.

How are specimens transported to your laboratory?

Our couriers retrieve and transport specimens from regional physicians' offices, and we provide prepaid Federal Express services for physicians with offices beyond our own courier service area.

Do you offer a slide consultation service for second opinion?

Yes. Our specialists offer consultative services that provide guidance for additional diagnostic workup, prognostic information, pathogenetic insight, and therapeutic direction. Please forward the slides, previous surgical pathology reports and, if possible, the paraffin blocks, along with the request.

Do you offer client billing?

GML offers several billing options:

  1. Contracted Client Billing: GML clients will receive monthly itemized invoices for services provided.
  2. Patient Billing: GML can bill the patient directly if complete billing information is provided on the test requisition form at the time the specimen is submitted. If you have arranged for GML to bill directly, please advise the patient to expect a bill from Geisinger Medical Laboratories
  3. Third Party Billing: GML will bill the patient's insurance company directly.

For details about billing options, please see How to...Pay Your Bill.