When your doctor needs objective information about your health, he or she will usually order tests.
Pathologists and laboratory staff members in the Pathology department conduct many tests — on tissues, blood, and other body fluids — and interpret the results.
Pathologists are physicians who undergo several years of additional specialized training, after earning their medical degrees, to learn how to diagnose disease.
Our experienced team of specialized pathologists work to find answers for you and your doctor through:
The pathologists in our laboratory are among the best in the country; you can be confident in our expertise.
Learn how you can help us help others by supporting our pathology research.
If you are a physician looking for a second opinion, please consider the UPMC Digital Pathology Consultation service.
Learn more about UPMC pathology research.