Q. If I send a biopsy to Global Pathology, how long does it take to get my results?
A. Typically, you will have your results back in less than 24 hours.
Q. Can I send my biopsies to your lab even though my practice is not in Florida?
A. Yes, you will receive the same great service from anywhere in the country.
Q. Do you bill Medicare and third party insurance companies?
A. Yes, we can bill Medicare directly as well as many primary and secondary insurance plans. Please see a current list of PPO plans in which we are a participating provider.
Q. Are all your pathologists board certified in dermatopathology?
A. Yes, every biopsy is read by an experienced board certified dermatopathologist. Also, the laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathology (CAP).
Q. Do I have to pay for any of the supplies and/or courier results?
A. No, all specimen collection supplies and courier and/or shipping costs are provided by Global Pathology.
Q. What is the best way to prepare the biopsy for optimal results?
A. Routine skin biopsies should be placed into a bottle of 10% buffered formalin (supplied by the laboratory) immediately after it has been performed. The bottle should be large enough so the biopsy is completely immersed in the formalin. If the biopsy is unusually small, please indicate this on the requisition form. The bottle should have the patient's name and indicate the biopsy site. The biopsies do not have to be refrigerated.
