X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. (X-Cell) is an independent commercial reference laboratory specializing in anatomic and clinical pathology, hematopathology, and community cancer diagnostics. X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc.provides laboratory services to hospitals, healthcare systems, clinics, and privately-owned medical practices throughout Western New York and beyond.
At X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc., our clinical technologists and technicians process specimens from a comprehensive menu of laboratory tests and services.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. specializes in the microscopic examination of biopsies and tissue specimens collected during various types of procedures. Our pathologists will analyze and diagnose specimens to help clinicians treat their patients accordingly.
Biopsy Categories:
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. accepts clinical samples and forwards them to the appropriate reference laboratory. This process allows physicians to send all samples to one location for proper triage and specimen handling.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. offers cytogenetic testing using chromosome analysis. Karyotypes can be done to detect chromosome abnormalities that can be found in congenital or various neoplastic and cancer processes.
Prenatal, perinatal, and cancer testing can be done on:
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. offers malignant leukocyte immunophenotyping using several leukemia and lymphoma panels by flow cytometry. Immunophenotypic analysis of white blood cells can aid in distinguishing between non-neoplastic and malignant disease states. Flow cytometry is performed as an ancillary test to help diagnose and characterize disease entities such as acute leukemias, lymphoproliferative disorders, myeloid neoplasms, and plasma cell dyscrasias.
Sample types:
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is a technique used to detect and locate a specific DNA sequence on a chromosome.
FISH testing can be done on breast and gastric tissue removed during a surgical procedure to see if the cells have extra copies of the Her2 gene. Testing can help facilitate a cancer diagnosis by concentrating on the genetic material in a patient's cells. Results of the test can help guide treatment and cancer care.
FISH testing can also be done on bone marrow and peripheral blood samples to look for abnormal genes involved in certain types of blood cancer.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. offers liquid-based cytology and conventional cytology methods for the analysis of pap smear specimens as part of our women's health test menu. Pap smears are done by collecting cells from the cervical or vaginal area and submitting the sample for analysis. This test is useful as an aid in detecting precancerous and cancerous cells, as well as other cervical and vaginal problems and inflammation. Pap testing can be ordered with or without HPV testing.
Sample types:
Hematopathology is a division of pathology that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs. X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. specializes in the diagnosis of hematologic diseases using morphologic, cytochemical, and immunophenotypic analysis of several types of specimens.
Hematopathology categories:
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) can be used in conjunction with histopathology to help define or categorize a diagnosis. X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. can provide special stains and antibodies that can be ordered after initial examination of a tissue specimen.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. provides a variety of molecular diagnostic tests which can be ordered from different types of patient samples. Utilizing molecular techniques can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious, genetic, and toxicological diseases.
Women's health:
Enteric testing:
Respiratory testing:
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. offers different methodologies for the processing and analysis of non-gynecologic specimen types. Cytology testing helps identify and diagnose cancerous and noncancerous cells. Test results can be used to help classify disease and guide treatment options. Samples include, but are not limited to, bone, breast, lymph node, mandible, paracentesis, parotid, thoracentesis, thyroid, and vertebra.
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X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. offers a comprehensive approach to a broad spectrum of dermatology diagnostics, making it a one-stop service for a variety of skin and soft tissue issues.
We offer expert consultation services for cutaneous lymphoma and skin lymphoproliferative disorders to our colleagues in the community.
Our dermatology trained dermatopathologist is available to provide expert guidance before performing biopsies, ensuring thorough pre-procedural evaluation, as well as to offer comprehensive insights and management advice following biopsy results.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc.'s test menu provides a comprehensive list of anatomic, clinical, and specialty laboratory testing services.
X-Cell Laboratories of WNY, Inc. provides high quality specialty testing services to over 300 clients including hospitals, healthcare systems, clinics, and many privately based medical practices throughout Western New York.
The professional medical staff includes prominent board-certified pathologists and a cytogeneticist with over 300 years of combined experiences.
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Cytopathology
Special interests: Cytopathology & Gynecological Pathology
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Rochester Medical Center
3 years in practice
Board certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Dermatopathology & Hematopathology
Special interests: Skin Lymphoproliferative Disorders & Skin Melanocytic Lesions
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Kentucky
2 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Hematopathology
Special interests: Flow Cytometry
Fellowship: Hematopathology, University of Rochester Medical Center
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Gastrointestinal & Gynecological Pathology
Fellowship: Surgical Pathology, University of Pennsylvania
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo
9 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Cytopathology
Special interests: Cytopathology, Breast & Gynecological Pathology
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, Baystate Medical Center
4 years in practice
Board certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Cytopathology
Special interests: Head & Neck, Thoracic, Breast & Cytopathology
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Colorado
12 years in practice
Board Certified: Medical Genetics & Genomics & Clinical Chemistry (Molecular Diagnostics)
Fellowship: Cytogenetics, Canadian College of Medical Geneticists
16 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Hematopathology
Special interests: Neoplastic Hematopathology; Lymph Node Pathology
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Minnesota
21 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Cytopathology
Special interests: Gastrointestinal Pathology & Cytopathology
Fellowships:
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
9 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Neoplastic Hematopathology
Fellowship: Hematopathology, UT Southwestern
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine
5 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Liver & Gastrointestinal Pathology
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo
44 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Gynecological Pathology
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo
25 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Renal & Breast Pathology
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo
25 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic Pathology & Cytopathology
Special interests: Cytopathology
Residency: Anatomic Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo
38 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Oncological, Breast, Gynecological Pathology
Fellowship: Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Toledo College of Medicine
23 years in practice
Board Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Special interests: Gastrointestinal Pathology
Residency: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
24 years in practice
X-Cell Laboratories has exactly the right approach to improving the quality of patient care in our area. They’re knowledgeable, reliable, highly competent, and trustworthy. Unlike others, X-Cell has the greatest customer service and will go that extra mile to help take care of your patients.
In my 27 years of performing IR, I have never worked with such a conscientious, dedicated, accurate, and truly fun to work with pathology and analysis group. The pathologists are very approachable and give excellent advice.
I have been using X-Cell for many years and am never disappointed. Great communication. Always professional and efficient.
I have been a nurse in the oncology field for almost 40 years. Over the years I have dealt with many supporting labs. X-Cell is an outstanding lab in our community. They have developed a "partnership" with our office. The communication is wonderful, all the staff are very professional, and samples are reviewed very quickly. The results of the tests are sent to the ordering providers electronically, which ensures they are received in a timely and secure fashion. The dedication of the staff at X-Cell has directly impacted the quality of care we provide for our patients.
The pathologists at X-Cell offer expertise in the field of gastroenterology and a quick turnaround time on reporting. Our physicians have full confidence in the services provided. The entire team at X-Cell is customer-oriented, reliable and a pleasure to work with. We could not ask for a better working relationship.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
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Phone: 716-250-9235
Fax: 716-250-9242
