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FLORENCE
PATHOLOGY SERVICES 

Florence Pathology ABOUT

ADVANCED Testing Services

Committed to EXCELLENCE

ACCURATE Reporting

Superior healthcare through the provision of expert pathology services

Our pathologists are fellows of the College of American Pathologists and are Board Certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, or Clinical Pathology

Florence Pathology Services provides comprehensive diagnostic and pathology testing services through our nationally recognized and accredited (CAP, NYS DOH, JCAHO, and AABB) laboratories.

We are recognized for our superior record of quality, customer service, and rapid turnaround of results. And, we do this using the latest, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, automated testing lines, and platforms.

Our pathologists are fellows of the College of American Pathologists and are Board Certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, or Clinical Pathology

Florence Pathology Services provides comprehensive diagnostic and pathology testing services through our nationally recognized and accredited (CAP, NYS DOH, JCAHO, and AABB) laboratories.

We are recognized for our superior record of quality, customer service, and rapid turnaround of results. And, we do this using the latest, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, automated testing lines, and platforms.

ADVANCED Testing Services

Committed to EXCELLENCE

ACCURATE Reporting

Superior healthcare through the provision of expert pathology services

Pathologists

Dr, Steven White

Dr. Steven D. White

Dr, Carl Allan Barnes

Dr. Carl Allan Barnes

Dr, Harold Sightler

Dr. Harold E. Sightler

Florence Pathology Services understands that every doctor and every patient draws from pathology and laboratory services at some point. For this reason, we have built a well-qualified, Board Certified pathologist team with specialty training in Cytopathology. Our highly experienced pathology team is committed to delivering your results promptly and accurately and believes that the personal touch is important to both clinicians and patients. Your pathologist is never more than a phone call away to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Pathology Assistant and Cytologists

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Our cytologists are known for their work with Pap smears and final needle aspiration of suspected tumors. By analyzing and examining exfoliated cells for abnormalities, our cytologists provide data that leads to accurate patient diagnoses.

Histologists

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Our histologists have decades of experience in providing high quality histology services on a wide range of research specimens. Extensive experience with dissecting, processing, and staining skin specimens. This specialized expertise enables us to give great care and specialized attention to all details of the anatomic features of each skin specimen.

Marketing/Client Services

Stacy White is the main contact for Florence Pathology Services. 

She can be reached by:

  • (256)-629-1825
  • Stacey.White@namccares.com
  • (256)629-2717
Stacey White 400 X 266

Stacey White

State of the Art Equipment

 

In reiterating our commitment to providing your patients with the best available technology to detect disease as early as possible, Florence Pathology Services was the first lab in Alabama, north of Birmingham, to offer the Cytyc ThinPrep ® Imaging System.
This state-of-the-art, computer-assisted screening system further enhances the quality interpretations yielded from the ThinPrep Pap Test, a cervical cancer screening method that has become the gold standard for patient care. We are confident this approach will provide you with optimal patient outcomes and further minimize exposure to risk. It is important to note that patient samples screened using the ThinPrep Imaging System are covered by reimbursement. We are equipped to perform a wide range of gynecologic and non-gynecologic services in addition to the ThinPrep Pap Test including:

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens utilizing the ThinPrep technology

Brushings, Washings, and Body Fluids utilizing the ThinPrep technology

Florence Pathology Services offers specialized testing through our professional association with several specialized reference laboratories including Mayo Clinic and Cytometry Specialist, Inc. These specialized services include flow cytometric analysis, cytogenetics, DNA probe-based testing for infectious disease analysis, PCR, Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH) and other molecular tests.

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Client Services

Our Client Services Representative will visit you regularly to service your needs. This representative will assist you with reporting, billing, supplies, courier dispatch, or any other issues that arise.

We are also proud to announce we now have the capability to interface with most EMR systems.

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Billing

Our billing service files insurance claims and accepts responsibility for obtaining payment from your patients and third-party payers. In addition, we are happy to work directly with any patient who has billing questions or concerns. Our Client Services Representative can assist your staff as needed to solve any billing issues.

The patient’s full name, sex, date of birth, and Social Security number are required on all requisition forms that accompany the specimen. This is required for correct patient identification.

Complete billing information, including guarantor information, primary insurance name, group number, policy number, and secondary insurance information is necessary to expedite payment of the claim.

APS Billing
eMail: payyourbill@apsmedbill.com

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Reporting

Florence Pathology Services processes surgical specimens the same day as received and completes interpretation and reporting within 24 hours for most routine cases. Reporting times may vary depending upon the complexity of the case and the need for special studies.

The goal of our laboratory is to report gynecologic cytology results within 2 to 3 days of receiving the specimen.

Results may be reported, at your request, via:

Electronically
Courier Service
Telephone
Fax

Our pathologists will contact the referring physician personally if test results warrant.

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Consultation

Members of our staff are always available to answer questions, discuss interpretations, consult on unusual cases or arrange for special studies. Please contact Florence Pathology Services or our local Client Services Representative when professional consultation is desired.

 

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Pricing

Pricing rarely becomes an issue because of the fee schedule we have agreed on with our participating insurance companies. Regarding indigent patients, we review those on a case-by-case basis and generally write off the same percentage as the referring physician. Our Client Service Representative will be happy to review our fee schedule with you.

At Florence Pathology Services we strive for the cutting edge in Laboratory Medicine. New procedures and technology that emerge in the field are carefully considered. If there is a test that you are interested in, please feel free to contact our Client Services Representative or any pathologist.

Participating Insurance Companies

Aetna
Alabama Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP)
BCBS of AL
Beech St
Philadelphia American Life
Gallagher Benefit Admin
Acordia
Strategic Resource Co
GEHA
Medicaid of AL
Medicare of AL
NAMCI
Philadelphia American Life
Adventist Risk Management
NGS American
PHCS (Private Health Care Systems)
Mega Life
Celtic
Cigna
Railroad Medicare
Tricare/Champus South
United Healthcare

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Florence Pathology Services Affiliates

Our medical staff includes members of the following medical associations:

Alabama Association of Pathologists
American Medical Association
American Society of Cytopathology
American Society for Clinical Pathology
College of American Pathologists
Cytology Association of Alabama
International Academy of Cytology
Lauderdale County Board of Health
Lauderdale County Medical Association
Medical Association of the State of Alabama

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