Oral Pathology Biopsy Service

The UNMC Oral Pathology Biopsy Service is a licensed diagnostic oral tissue biopsy service that is available as a referral service for dentists.

Our laboratory is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified regional diagnostic laboratory. It is completely equipped and computerized to process tissue specimens from the head and neck region. In addition to routine histochemical procedures, the laboratory has access to immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence techniques for diagnostically challenging cases.

Process

• A diagnosis is rendered to the clinician within 24 hours of receipt for most specimens, with the exception of weekends, holidays or the requirement for additional testing and/or consultation.

• A detailed descriptive report is sent with every specimen. All specimen reports are mailed and faxed if a contact number is provided.

• Clinicians will be notified immediately after the diagnosis has been rendered for any case having a malignant or unusual diagnosis.

• The biopsy service provides UPS service free of charge to all out-of-state contributors. UPS can be called for a pick-up and we will receive the specimen at 10 a.m. the next morning.

• Biopsy kits are available free of charge to the clinician. Each kit contains a requisition sheet, formalin-filled container (MSDS for formalin), proper packaging, and includes pre-paid first-class postage.

• We bill the patient directly. Please include your patient’s medical and dental insurance information so that we can submit the claim to the insurance company on your patient’s behalf.

For further information or to order biopsy kits:
Call 1-800-332-0265 (ask for Dent Help and then ext. 1296) -OR-
Call UNMC directly at 402-472-1296 or email oralpath@unmc.edu