Fairbanks Memorial Hospital pathologists provide expert interpretation of breast biopsies, lumpectomies, and mastectomy specimens. We work closely with our clinical colleagues in surgery and radiology, participate at tumor boards, and collaborate with breast cancer teams. Breast cancers are tested for prognostic and therapeutic markers to allow the oncologist to treat the patient with the most precise anti-tumor medications.

Fairbanks Memorial cytopathology testing provides diagnoses on fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens of all body sites including pancreas, liver, and lung, as well as body fluid specimens. We also interpret specimens obtained by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic bronchoscopic ultrasound (EBUS).

Provides accurate diagnosis of both inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, skin carcinoma, and melanoma. We utilize modern diagnostic techniques, including molecular testing, when necessary, and offer direct immunofluorescence studies in diagnosing blistering skin disease.

The gastrointestinal pathology service offers diagnostic expertise and interpretation of inflammatory and neoplastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver, including gastritis, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and biliary disorders, as well as gastric, esophageal, colon, pancreatic, and liver cancers. Our pathologists work closely with clinical colleagues in the in the digestive health field to coordinate patient care, provide patient specific diagnoses, and ensure optimal treatment of every patient.

The genitourinary pathology service provides interpretation of prostate, urinary bladder, testicular, and kidney neoplasms and malignancies. Our pathologists collaborate closely with urology physicians and providers, including participating in the prostate and urologic tumor boards. New diagnostic techniques are used to enable the urologist and oncologist to tailor treatment for each patient.

Gynecologic pathology specialists work closely with the our care teams to offer diagnostic interpretation of specimens from the cervix, uterus and ovary, including benign and malignant tumors. These specialists provide cutting-edge HPV testing for difficult cervical lesions and correlate all cervical biopsies with patient PAP test results.

The diagnosis of inflammatory and neoplastic conditions of the head and neck, including oral and nasal conditions, as well as cancer of the thyroid and salivary glands. The team works closely with the Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians and participates in thyroid and head and neck tumor boards.

Our pathologists in hematopathology interpret bone marrow biopsies in the diagnosis of lymphoma and leukemia. Providing provide flow cytometric studies, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostic studies for treatment and prognostication of hematologic malignancies. They work closely with the Hematology Oncology Providers to provide each patient with the finest oncologic care.

Renal pathology interprets native and transplant renal biopsies through a variety of modalities including histology, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy. Working closely with outside nephrologists to arrive at the best diagnosis of renal glomerular and tubular disorders.