Renal Pathology

Contact Information

UCLA Pathology Outreach Client Services
10833 Le Conte Ave, A3-259 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-267-2680 | Email
Fax: 310-267-2685

New client account activation
Requisitions and supplies
Specimen requirements and transport
Report status and results
Arrange consult with pathologist assigned to case
Billing inquiries and assistance

Specimen delivery address:

UCLA Pathology Outreach
Specimen Receiving
10833 Le Conte Ave, A3-240 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

The department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at UCLA examines approximately 1000 renal biopsies per year. We provide expert academic renal pathology consultations using state-of-the-art diagnostics on native and transplant kidney biopsies for adult and pediatric patients to local, regional and national clients. UCLA pathologists are experts in interpreting nephrectomy specimens and evaluating post-transplantation complications, including lymphoproliferative disorders and viral infections.

Biopsy results:

Same-day, weekend and holiday preliminary result; STAT light microscopy service available
Results are called to the referring physician for light microscopic and immunofluorescence analysis within 24 hours of biopsy receipt (Immunofluorescence results are not available on weekends and holidays)
Electron microscopy are results available within three business days after sample receipt
Extensive clinicopathologic correlation and timely communication with referring physicians
Online biopsy review with nephrologist via secure, encrypted Web-Ex connection upon request
Comprehensive reports incorporating the diagnosis with clinical/laboratory information and biopsy images
Periodic interactive teleconferences may be scheduled upon request

Services:

Primary interpretation - light microscopy, immunofluorescence, and/or electron microscopy
Telepathology digital slide review options - https://www.uclahealth.org/international-services/become-patient/telemedicine/telepathology