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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

LAB SERVICES

Each FCS location provides COLA (Clinical Outpatient PAM50, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). FCS specif cally
Laboratory Accreditation) accredited, state and federally licensed performs the f ow cytometry, histology/morphology, IHC, ISH,
in-house laboratories for all routine blood work. We perform all FISH, and PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria) testing.
standard blood work on site with other laboratory tests performed T e purpose of the pathology laboratory is to determine if a
at our central lab facility, including chemistries, tumor markers and malignancy (cancer tumor) is present and if so, what type of
a variety of other diagnostic tests, located in Ft. Myers, FL. Blood malignancy is present. T ese pathology tests also assist your
collection and lab analysis services are performed at your FCS physician determine the treatment to best suite your individual
location during your visit for your convenience. All laboratory case. Additionally, FCS pathologists are in frequent contact
tests performed in-house are usually available within our electronic with your oncologist, facilitating the expedited reporting of
medical record within 24 hours to optimize clinical care.
clinically important information, which results in faster and more
PATHOLOGY SERVICES personalized patient care.
T e FCS Pathology Lab located in Ft. Myers, FL, is a state-of- FCS strives to provide you with the latest diagnostic services so
the-art facility that is comprised of three specialties: Histology, our list of available pathology and laboratory testing is constantly
Flow Cytometry, and f uorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). evolving as the latest cutting edge advancements are made available
Our FCS Pathology Lab and team of highly trained pathologists to the public. All FCS pathology services are accredited by the
and lab technicians are able to provide both the technical analysis College of American Pathologists (CAP), an internationally
and the professional evaluation of all aspects of a comprehensive renowned program that recognizes laboratories that go well
hematopathology report; this includes histology/morphology, beyond regulatory compliance in achieving the highest standards
immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), f ow of excellence to positively impact patient care and safety.
cytometry, f uorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), cytogenetics,

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