Ophthalmic Pathology
A Subspecialty Of Anatomic Pathology
About Ophthalmic Pathology
Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service evaluates specimens received from eye, orbit, and ocular adnexa in and around the eye. This includes both inflammatory and neoplastic lesions. This includes surgical and autopsy specimens.
Our Services
Submit a Specimen
Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
The eye is an incredibly complex structure, composed of specialized “layers” of tissue, each with a specific histology and function that are essential for vision. Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service evaluates the broad range of specimens received from in and around the eye for both inflammatory and neoplastic lesions.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases. Our pathologists are well versed in difficult cases including:
- Conjunctival pigmented lesions
- Intraocular tumors
- Retinoblastoma
- Sebaceous cell carcinoma of the eyelid
- Uveal melanoma
- Vitreous large cell lymphoma
- Intraocular vitrectomy biopsies and needle aspirates
Our service also offers histopathology, immunohistochemical, molecular, and genetic tools to diagnose and provide prognostic data on eye diseases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
CONTACT
For clinical inquiries, email eyepathology@stanfordhealthcare.org
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Pathology report (final or preliminary).
- Glass slides and/or FFPE block.
- Ancillary testing results or materials.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
For cases with paraffin-embedded tissue, providing unstained slides or the paraffin block will expedite the work-up for ancillary studies.
Fresh/Fixed Tissue Specimens
To submit fresh/fixed tissue for processing and review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
- Submit specimen in proper transport media and seal container closed. See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
All specimens and additional paperwork must be labeled with:
- A minimum of 2 patient identifiers (first and last name, date of birth, medical record number, pathology case ID)
- Specimen type and anatomic site
Consult and Fresh/Fixed Specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Ophthalmic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Telephone: 650-723-7211
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Shipping Guidelines
Package all materials securely according to the guidelines below and send via a padded envelope.
Glass slides: Package slides securely in plastic containers with bubble wrap to prevent glass breakage or damage in transit. Do not transport slides in cardboard folders. Stanford is not responsible for any glass slide damage in transport to our labs.
Paraffin blocks: Include ice packs to prevent wax melting. Stanford is not responsible for any tissue damage caused by extreme weather in transport to our labs.
Fresh/Fixed tissue: Seal specimen container closed. Place in biohazard bag and seal it closed. Ship specimen at appropriate temperature.
See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions.
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Jonathan Lin, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology and Ophthalmology
- Director of Eye Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Pathology
- Eye Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 724-4704
More information about Jonathan Lin:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/216141
Meagan Chambers, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Autopsy Pathology
- Ocular Pathology
CONTACT
Email: meaganmd@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Meagan Chambers:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/meagan-chambers
Ancillary Testing
Stanford Pathology relies on a suite of ancillary testing offerings to support our expert diagnosis. Learn more about these state-of-the-art offerings.
The eye is an incredibly complex structure, composed of specialized “layers” of tissue, each with a specific histology and function that are essential for vision. Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service evaluates the broad range of specimens received from in and around the eye for both inflammatory and neoplastic lesions.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases. Our pathologists are well versed in difficult cases including:
- Conjunctival pigmented lesions
- Intraocular tumors
- Retinoblastoma
- Sebaceous cell carcinoma of the eyelid
- Uveal melanoma
- Vitreous large cell lymphoma
- Intraocular vitrectomy biopsies and needle aspirates
Our service also offers histopathology, immunohistochemical, molecular, and genetic tools to diagnose and provide prognostic data on eye diseases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Stanford’s Ophthalmic Pathology Service offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
CONTACT
For clinical inquiries, email eyepathology@stanfordhealthcare.org
close Our Services
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Pathology report (final or preliminary).
- Glass slides and/or FFPE block.
- Ancillary testing results or materials.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
For cases with paraffin-embedded tissue, providing unstained slides or the paraffin block will expedite the work-up for ancillary studies.
Fresh/Fixed Tissue Specimens
To submit fresh/fixed tissue for processing and review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
- Submit specimen in proper transport media and seal container closed. See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
All specimens and additional paperwork must be labeled with:
- A minimum of 2 patient identifiers (first and last name, date of birth, medical record number, pathology case ID)
- Specimen type and anatomic site
Consult and Fresh/Fixed Specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Ophthalmic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Telephone: 650-723-7211
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Shipping Guidelines
Package all materials securely according to the guidelines below and send via a padded envelope.
Glass slides: Package slides securely in plastic containers with bubble wrap to prevent glass breakage or damage in transit. Do not transport slides in cardboard folders. Stanford is not responsible for any glass slide damage in transport to our labs.
Paraffin blocks: Include ice packs to prevent wax melting. Stanford is not responsible for any tissue damage caused by extreme weather in transport to our labs.
Fresh/Fixed tissue: Seal specimen container closed. Place in biohazard bag and seal it closed. Ship specimen at appropriate temperature.
See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions.
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
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Jonathan Lin, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology and Ophthalmology
- Director of Eye Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Pathology
- Eye Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 724-4704
More information about Jonathan Lin:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/216141
Meagan Chambers, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Autopsy Pathology
- Ocular Pathology
CONTACT
Email: meaganmd@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Meagan Chambers:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/meagan-chambers
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Ancillary Testing
Stanford Pathology relies on a suite of ancillary testing offerings to support our expert diagnosis. Learn more about these state-of-the-art offerings.
close Ancillary Testing
Residencies and Fellowships
Anatomic Pathology Residency Programs
Stanford Pathology offers a 3-year Anatomic Pathology residency and 4 year combination residencies in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology.
Eye Pathology Fellowship
Stanford Pathology offers a ACGME-accredited fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology.