Healthcare Provider Resources
Pathology
Pathology-specific resources for healthcare providers are provided below.
Review pre-analytic guidance, testing updates, and specimen collection guidelines in Laboratory Resources.
Have a pathology question? Call 844.617.PATH (7284).
Provider Resources
Request a Pathology Consult
If you are a healthcare provider in need of a primary or second opinion consultation, please provide the following information:
Pathology Consult Requisition
Each section on the Pathology Consult Requisition must be filled out, including:
- Patient Identifiers
- Insurance/Billing
- Clinical Information
- Ordering Clinician Contact
- Specimen Details
Supporting Documentation
- Patient’s pathology report (required)
- Note: A working copy is sufficient.
- Pathology Consult Requisition
- Clinical history
- Cover letter (optional)
Slides & Blocks
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories returns slides & blocks via FedEx.
Expedited return services are available if a FedEx/UPS account is provided by the requester.
Shipping Address
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
2119 E. 93rd Street, L15
Cleveland, OH 44106
Refer to our Specimen Collection & Transport Guidelines for more information.
Specimens must be sent to our laboratories via UPS, FedEx, or DHL.
Please complete a Pathology Specimen Manifest and include it with the shipment.
Need assistance? Contact your Sales Account Specialist for support.
Requisitions & Forms
A completed requisition is required for each specimen submitted to Cleveland Clinic Laboratories.
Download a fillable PDF or order printed requisitions on the Supply Storefront.
Required information includes:
- Patient Identifiers
- Insurance Billing Information
- Clinical Information
- Ordering Physician Contact Information
- Specimen Information
- Preferred Subspecialty Group
- Molecular Testing Options
Specimen Collection & Transport
Specimens are only acceptable for processing when they are collected and submitted to our laboratories appropriately.
If you have additional questions regarding the type of container to use for a particular test or specimen, refer to the specimen requirements on the Test Directory or contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Specimen Collection & Transport
Ordering Requirements
To ensure high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources, follow these subspecialty-specific submission guidelines:
Subspecialty-Specific Requirements
Head/Neck/Oral/Thyroid:
• Exclude thyroidectomies greater than 20 H&E slides/blocks
Liver:
• Random/Medical Liver Biopsy:
– Clinical notes and lab test results
• Liver Lesions:
– Imaging report(s)
• Transplant Liver Biopsy:
– Date of transplant
– Clinical notes and lab test results
Cytology:
• Block or 10 unstained slides
• Clinical history
• Pathology, imaging, and surgical pathology reports
• Verification of cytologist/pathologist screening
• Note: Unscreened cases will not be accepted
Medical Kidney:
• Random/Native Medical Kidney Biopsy:
– Clinical notes and lab test results
• Kidney Transplant Biopsy:
– Date of transplant
– Clinical notes and lab test results
Ortho/Bone:
• Strongly recommend imaging and/or imaging report
Pulmonary:
• Neoplastic pathology:
– Clinical notes from oncologist/pulmonologist and pre-biopsy CT report
• Non-neoplastic disease:
– Clinical notes from pulmonologist and chest CT report
Required: Representative block(s) and/or 10 unstained slides for:
• Bone Marrow/Hematopathology
• Lymphoma
• Neuropathology
For all other subspecialties, recommend representative block(s) and/or 10 unstained slides.
If you have additional questions regarding ordering requirements, contact your sales representative or Laboratory Customer Service.
Immunohistochemistry & Chromogenic in situ Hybridization Stain Menu
Review Cleveland Clinic’s Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) Menu.
Use the search function to find specific stains, look up disease-specific tests, and more.
Pathology Consultation Kits
Ready to Ship
Pathology Consultation Kits contain all the necessary supplies to send consults directly to Cleveland Clinic Laboratories.
Each kit includes a range of specimen collection and transport materials as well as a prepaid shipping label for added convenience.
Easy to Use
Sending specimens to our labs with our kits is easy!
Once the specimen has been collected and prepared for transport, simply place the kit in the provided shipping envelope, affix the return label to the outside of the packaging, and arrange for a package pick-up or drop-off.
Order Online
Pathology Consultation Kits can be ordered directly from our Supply Storefront.
Instructions available in our Specimen Collection & Transport Guidelines include detailed specimen collection and preparation information.
e-Lab Community
powered by Clinisys Atlas® (formerly Sunquest)
e-Lab Community is a browser-based application that connects medical facilities to Cleveland Clinic Laboratories.
This system is used for:
- Ordering laboratory tests
- Entering and tracking patient demographic and insurance information
- Receiving test results for patients
- Printing shipping manifests and reported results
Contact Us
Pathology Desk – 1.844.617.7284
The Pathology Desk assists with questions related to pathology specimen collection, preparation, and transportation.
Healthcare providers may also schedule an appointment to speak with a staff pathologist regarding a submitted case.
Laboratory Customer Service – 1.800.628.6816
Representatives are available to assist clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week—including holidays.
Our representatives are ready to assist with questions about test ordering, billing, shipping, and reporting.
Client Account Support & Sales Inquiries
For information on testing and service capabilities, technical support, and other account or sales-related questions, please contact a Pathology Sales Manager or Sales Account Specialist for assistance.