Medical Background

Specializing in the field of Diagnostic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine:
Diagnostic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is the medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis of human disease by examining patient cells, tissues, blood and bodily fluids; it encompasses the subspecialties of Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy Pathology, Hematopathology, Transfusion Medicine, Chemistry, Immunology (Serology), Microbiology, Urinalysis and Hemostasis (Coagulation).

The medical practice of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine clearly impacts upon the management of most patients treated by the medical professions; indeed, it is known the medical care for over two-thirds of all patients is significantly influenced in some manner by pathology and laboratory medicine test results. Yet, considering the importance of medical laboratory testing, it is astounding most patients never meet or even talk with the pathologist(s) interpreting their laboratory specimen(s). Medical Assessment and Consultation (MAC) solves this lack of direct patient – pathologist interactive contact by providing direct patient access to a highly trained and skilled pathologist, well versed in the evaluation and interpretation of your medical laboratory test results.

Medical Assessment and Consultation (MAC) specializes in helping patients to navigate the often complicated, unfamiliar and confusing concepts, vocabulary, terminology and phraseology inherent to laboratory reports. MAC helps patients by carefully evaluating their pathology reports and, if necessary, actual specimen slides with the goals of thoughtful evaluation followed by the attainment of patient understanding, education and counseling. Expert “second opinions” on Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology microscopic slides are also available!