Pediatric Pathology
A Subspecialty Of Anatomic Pathology
About Pediatric Pathology
As defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), “Pediatric Pathology is the practice of pathology concerned with the study and diagnosis of human disease manifested in the embryo, fetus, infant, child and adolescent.”
Our Services
Submit a Specimen
Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Pediatric Pathology service offers expert diagnosis for wet tissue and consult cases. This service is staffed by board-certified pediatric pathologists and, in collaboration with other members of the Department, provides expertise in areas of General Surgical Pathology with a focus on pediatric solid tumors, perinatal surgical pathology and pediatric non-neoplastic and developmental disorders.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Pediatric Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases. We evaluate all pediatric cases originating from Stanford Children’s Health as well as cases submitted by clinical colleagues outside of Stanford who request an expert opinion.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Pediatric 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 pediatricpathology@stanfordhealthcare.org
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 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 (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 (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.
Consult and Fresh/Fixed specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Pediatric 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.
Serena Tan, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Director of Pediatric Pathology Service
- Associate Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
- Assistant Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-6111
More information about Serena Tan:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/serena-tan
Michael A Arnold, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Medical Director, Pediatric Pathology & Clinical Lab Services SHC
- Director of Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
- Director of Pathology Informatics for Pathology and Stanford Children's Health
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: mikearn@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-6111
More information about Michael Arnold:
Michael A Arnold, MD, PhD, FCAP's Profile | Stanford Profiles
Gregory Charville, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Associate Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director, Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology Service
- Associate Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: gwc@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Gregory Charville:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/greg-charville
Hiroyuki Shimada, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Neuroblastoma
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: hshimada@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Hiroyuki Shimada:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/hiroyuki-shimada
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.
Stanford’s Pediatric Pathology service offers expert diagnosis for wet tissue and consult cases. This service is staffed by board-certified pediatric pathologists and, in collaboration with other members of the Department, provides expertise in areas of General Surgical Pathology with a focus on pediatric solid tumors, perinatal surgical pathology and pediatric non-neoplastic and developmental disorders.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Pediatric Pathology Service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases. We evaluate all pediatric cases originating from Stanford Children’s Health as well as cases submitted by clinical colleagues outside of Stanford who request an expert opinion.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Pediatric 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 pediatricpathology@stanfordhealthcare.org
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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 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 (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 (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.
Consult and Fresh/Fixed specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Pediatric 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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Serena Tan, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Director of Pediatric Pathology Service
- Associate Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
- Assistant Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-6111
More information about Serena Tan:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/serena-tan
Michael A Arnold, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Medical Director, Pediatric Pathology & Clinical Lab Services SHC
- Director of Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
- Director of Pathology Informatics for Pathology and Stanford Children's Health
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: mikearn@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-6111
More information about Michael Arnold:
Michael A Arnold, MD, PhD, FCAP's Profile | Stanford Profiles
Gregory Charville, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Associate Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director, Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology Service
- Associate Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: gwc@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Gregory Charville:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/greg-charville
Hiroyuki Shimada, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Neuroblastoma
- Pediatric Pathology
CONTACT
Email: hshimada@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Hiroyuki Shimada:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/hiroyuki-shimada
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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.
Pediatric Pathology Fellowships
Stanford offers an ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology.