The Division of Renal Pathology at UT Southwestern has been providing state-of-the-art diagnostic consultation services to the nephrology community for nearly thirty years. The division is staffed by three renal pathologists. In addition to diagnostic renal pathology, the faculty is involved in active research programs that facilitate and accelerate the implementation of new technologies in the clinical diagnostic arena as they become available.
- Expertise in native and transplant renal biopsies (for both adults and children).
- 24-hour turnaround for light (LM) and immunofluorescence (IF) microscopy.
- 48-hour turnaround for electron microscopy (EM).
- Emergency service (nights, weekends & holidays) can be provided when requested with prior notification.
- The nephropathologist calls the clinician to discuss the biopsy findings within 24 hours. The biopsy report will be faxed when complete.
- The division can host renal biopsy conferences at referring centers when requested.
- Staining protocols include:
- LM: H&E, PAS, Trichrome and Jones silver stains
- IF: IgG, IgA, IgM, C1q, C3, Albumin, Fibrinogen, kappa and lambda, and C4d (transplant).
- EM: Routinely performed
