Anatomic Pathology Services and Autopsy Services
The UW Hospital and Clinics Surgical Pathology Laboratory receives tissue specimens from the operating rooms and clinics for consultation and diagnosis. Gross and microscopic examination, frozen section and a variety of staining techniques are used in the diagnostic process. The laboratory also performs examination of materials referred from other health service providers for initial diagnosis or consultation.
Services Provided
- Routine Histopathology
- Frozen Sections
- Immunofluorescence
- Electron Microscopy
- Renal Pathology
Hours of Operation
Normal laboratory hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4pm. Specimens should be delivered to C7/350. For additional information, call (608) 263-8443.
Outside normal hours, the Surgical Pathology resident-on-call should be contacted. The call list is available in the OR call schedule book, the UW Hospital and Clinics message center, or online at the Web Paging link.
The Clinical Laboratory Test Directory provides detailed instructions for services offered. Please contact Surgical Pathology, (608) 263-8443, and ask to speak to a pathologist or page the on-call Surgical Pathology Resident if you are unsure of any specimen handling requirements.
Autopsy Services
Autopsy Pathology is provided for UW Hospital and Clinics patients and as an outreach program through the UW Department of Pathology.
Additional Information
- Contact: (608) 263-8899
- Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
- Outside Business Hours: The Surgical Pathology resident-on-call should be contacted. The call list is available in the OR call schedule book, the UW Hospital and Clinics message center, or online at the Web Paging link.
Autopsy Consultation
The University of Wisconsin Pathology Department offers Autopsy Consultation services. For information, contact the autopsy secretary, (608) 263-9253, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
