Bostwick Laboratories® offers the primary source for definitive prostate cancer diagnosis, with board-certified, expert uropathology staff personally trained by Dr. David G. Bostwick. We take 12 cuts of every biopsy, ensuring optmal quality for interpretation. And, we are the most sought-after second opinion practice for prostate biopsies in the world.

Innovative Technology

• Optimal cell and tissue handling
  • Two micron sections
  • 12 sections per block (three levels)
  • Every cancer is quantitated by percentage of the specimen involved and by the number of positive cores
• Every Gleason pattern 4 or 5 receives a formal statement regarding the percentage of the core with that pattern
  • Tissues are processed by microwave oven, ensuring the most consistent, delicate handling and the least disruption to cellular architecture
  • Additional slides provided at no charge upon request
• Advanced testing
  • Special strains (TryVysion® triple stain p504s, 34ß-E12, p63)
  • Proprietary products (PCA3Plus®, SeleniumHealth™)
  • DNA ploidy analysis
  • Biomarkers (Ki67/MIB-1, BCL-2, p53, p27, PCNA, MVD)
• Enhanced report format
  • Prostate mapping
  • Photomicrograph on malignant cases
  • Physician web (WebDox™) access to laboratory result delivery and test ordering

Services

• Access to pathologists for physician-to-physician consultation
• Patient information education materials
• 24-hour turnaround time (if no special stains required)
• One-source laboratory for all urologic tests
• Accept all insurances
• Personalized service from your local Pathology Sales Representative
• Dedicated Customer Service Representatives

Urologic Focus

• Urology-specific lab
• Dedicated GU pathologist
• Complete urologic diagnostic services
• Clinical Trials
• Visiting fellowship program