Renal
Pathology Outreach
The
LSUHSC-Shreveport Renal Consultative Services
offers
consultations in renal pathology and urologic pathology (notably renal
neoplasia); both represent subspecialties of diagnostic interest and academic
productivity. It is our hope that LSUHSC-Shreveport Renal Pathology Consultative
Services can partner with you in providing the highest caliber service
to your patients. The LSUHSC renal biopsy service is designed with that
end in mind.
Services:
From Consultation To Final Results
Nephrologist
consultation with patient: Options are typically offered
and the best approach is agreed upon. Should a biopsy be the best option
know that LSUHSC-S Renal Biopsy Consultative
Services can provide quality, timeliness, and personalized service.
Preparation
for biopsy: Supplies
can be shipped directly to the nephrologist's office or facility where
the biopsy will be performed. FedEx overnight delivery provides rapid
transportation. Renal biopsy kits and pre-addressed
overnight fliers with requisition forms are
provided at no charge.
Confirmation
of Specimen Receipt: Our customer service personnel
fax a receipt of specimen arrival which also provides the name and phone
number of the renal pathologist reviewing the case.
Saturday readings are also available for urgent cases. Please contact
our customer service personnel for urgent cases or any questions at:
Customer Service
Leader:
318-675-5976
(f) 318-675-4661
Regular
Office Contact: Our Outreach
Director, Ms.
Angie Grantham, and our customer service
personnel will regularly contact your office.
Our customer service personnel are available
at any time to assist you and your staff with questions or other needs.
Outreach Director:
318-675-8481
888-252-3902
(f) 318-675-4661
Specimen Processing: Specimens are immediately processed by our highly qualified technical personnel. Our technical personnel are available to assist with any technical questions.
Renal
Pathologist Review: Our facility is proud to have a specialized
team of renal pathologists available to review each case.
Stephen M. Bonsib, M.D., and Xin Gu, M.D., collectively
offer more than 30 years of experience in nephropathology and urologic
pathology.
Phone
Contact: Our personalized services
are based on one-on-one interactions.
Prompt phone contact with the contributing nephrologist or pathologists
is always made to discuss biopsy findings in correlation with other relevant
clinical history.
Results:
The
clinician is called directly, the day the
biopsy is received, with the results of the light microscopy and immunofluorescent
microscopy. A complete
report is faxed immediately upon completion of the electron microscopy.
Digital images
are provided, e-mailed or a hard copy sent dependent upon the preference
of the referring physician.
COMING
SOON!
-
Renal biopsy web site to allow:
- Permanent web page posting of images in a password protected file. You may view your biopsy findings at any time.
- Order biopsy kits and overnight mailers.
- Instant text messages if questions arise about your patient’s biopsy.