Hematopathology
A Subspecialty Of Anatomic Pathology
About Hematopathology
Stanford’s Hematopathology Service provides diagnostic evaluation of blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and hematolymphoid lesions in other sites, and includes faculty and staff with expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology. The division's hematopathology consult service reviews a broad variety of challenging and often clinically urgent cases submitted by pathologists and oncologists from the U.S. and other countries.
Our Services
Submit a Specimen
Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Hematopathology service offer expert hematopathology consultation on histologic slides, blocks, and fresh tissue samples, including blood and bone marrow.
The faculty members of Stanford’s Hematopathology service are nationally and internationally recognized experts who provide timely and accurate diagnoses for a variety of hematolymphoid neoplasms as well as benign disorders. They hold deep expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology and are actively engaged in translational research efforts to define the molecular bases of lymphomas and leukemias and define novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Our services include:
Consultative Opinions and Primary Diagnoses
Stanford Hematopathology offers fresh or fixed tissue consultation for the full range of hematopathology cases, including peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymph node, spleen and other organs. Our faculty have deep expertise in diagnosis of common and rare malignant and benign hematopoietic disorders. This service includes assignment of a hematopathology fellow to each case for individualized service.
Primary Diagnosis on Wet Tissue
Peripheral blood, bone marrow, and other fresh body fluid or tissue biopsy specimens may be submitted either for comprehensive evaluation or for pathologic diagnosis with specified ancillary studies including flow immunophenotyping, cytogenetic and molecular studies., When comprehensive evaluation of a case is requested, a Stanford hematopathologist will review the provided clinical history and slides to initiate the appropriate ancillary tests tailored to diagnostic and patient care needs, including flow cytometry, cytogenetics and/or molecular studies.
Slide Review Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please complete a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and related ancillary testing materials and reports. If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Flow Immunophenotyping
An optimal panel of antigens will be chosen under the guidance of a hematopathologist upon reviewing the clinical history and/or morphologic findings. Diagnostic flow cytometry immunophenotyping is available seven days a week and urgent results are quickly called to the ordering physician as a preliminary report. The Stanford Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory offers a comprehensive diagnostic test menu, including leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping, minimal residual disease monitoring assays, CD34+ stem cell quantitation, lymphocyte subset analysis, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobulinuria (PNH) screen, hereditary spherocytosis, and Sézary syndrome.
Test Directory
For tests related to Hematopathology.
Slide Review Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please complete a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and related ancillary testing materials and reports.
If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Slide review consult materials should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
Fresh Tissue Specimens, Peripheral Blood, Comprehensive Evaluations and Flow Cytometry
Please submit materials in proper transport media. All samples should be labeled with the patient information (name, DOB and one other unique identifier) and sealed in a biohazard bag.
Proper specimen collection is vital to ensuring an accurate test result. Please refer to the individual test listing in the test directory for collection requirements.
Samples should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
Attn: Specimen Processing
3375 Hillview Ave
Stanford, CA, 94304
Telephone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Contact Us
To submit a specimen to Hematopathology, please complete a requisition and send with sample to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax: (650) 725-7409
hematopathology@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Do not send patient info to this email.
Medical Director:
Dita Gratzinger, MD, PhD
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Test Directory
For tests related to Hematopathology.
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.
Dita Gratzinger, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Director, Division of Hematopathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: ditag@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 724-9534
More information about Dita Gratzinger:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/dita-gratzinger
Erik Ames, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology
- Associate Director, Flow Cytometry
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: eames@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Erik Ames:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/erik-ames
Sebastian Fernandez-Pol, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology
- Assistant Director, Stanford Immunopathology Laboratory
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Dermatopathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: sfernand@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Sebastian Fernandez-Pol:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/sebastian-fernandez-pol
Lisa Friedman, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Instructor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
- Renal Pathology
CONTACT
Email: lafriedm@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Lisa Friedman:
https://profiles.stanford.edu/lisa-friedman
Jason Kurzer, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology
- Medical Director, Clinical Hematology Laboratory
- Laboratory Director, Stanford Health Care, Emeryville
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Hematology Laboratory Management
- Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: kurzer@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 724-4704
More information about Jason Kurzer:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jason-kurzer
Joshua Menke, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: jmenke@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 721-1618
More information about Joshua Menke:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/joshua-menke
Yasodha Natkunam, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Ronald F. Dorfman, MBBch, FRCPath Professor in Hematopathology
- Director of Hematopathology
- Co-Director, Immunopathology Laboratory
- Director for Diversity and Faculty Development
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
CONTACT
Email: yaso@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Yasodha Natkunam:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/yasodha-natkunam
Jean Oak, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology, Flow Cytometry, Transfusion Medicine
CONTACT
Email: jeanoak@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 497-4063
More information about Jean Oak:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jean-oak
https://profiles.stanford.edu/jean-oak
Oscar Silva, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: osilva@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Oscar Silva:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/oscar-silva
Brent Tan, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor of Pathology, Clinical Hematology
- Assistant Director, Clinical Hematology
- Associate Director of Quality for Informatics
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: btan@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-5252
More information about Brent Tan:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/brent-tan
Albert Tsai, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-5252
More information about Albert Tsai:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/albert-tsai
Gerlinde Wernig, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Associate Professor, University Medical Line
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Haematopathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Gerlinde Wernig:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gerlinde-wernig
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Hematopathology Service relies heavily on ancillary testing to render a comprehensive diagnosis. Our affiliated labs offer state of the art processing and interpretation of samples that contribute to our final comprehensive diagnosis.
Our immunohistochemistry laboratory offers a wide range of immunostains and in-situ hybridization assays. Hematopathology consultants use these diagnostic procedures selectively, based on clinical and morphologic indications.
We perform next generation sequencing studies for T- and B-cell clonality and hematolymphoid malignancy-associated somatic mutations, and PCR for gene rearrangements.
Our cytogenetics lab performs both karyotyping and specialized studies including fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to diagnose a variety of chromosomal abnormalities.
Stanford’s Flow Cytometry laboratory offers a full range of diagnostic tests for evaluating hematolymphoid disorders, as well as minimal residual disease and other specialized testing.
Red Blood Cell Special Studies
The RBC Special Studies Laboratory offers testing for hereditary causes of hemolytic anemia. Some of the enzyme studies are also useful in the diagnosis of red cell aplasia in children and immunodeficiency syndromes.
Stanford’s Hematopathology service offer expert hematopathology consultation on histologic slides, blocks, and fresh tissue samples, including blood and bone marrow.
The faculty members of Stanford’s Hematopathology service are nationally and internationally recognized experts who provide timely and accurate diagnoses for a variety of hematolymphoid neoplasms as well as benign disorders. They hold deep expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology and are actively engaged in translational research efforts to define the molecular bases of lymphomas and leukemias and define novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Our services include:
Consultative Opinions and Primary Diagnoses
Stanford Hematopathology offers fresh or fixed tissue consultation for the full range of hematopathology cases, including peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymph node, spleen and other organs. Our faculty have deep expertise in diagnosis of common and rare malignant and benign hematopoietic disorders. This service includes assignment of a hematopathology fellow to each case for individualized service.
Primary Diagnosis on Wet Tissue
Peripheral blood, bone marrow, and other fresh body fluid or tissue biopsy specimens may be submitted either for comprehensive evaluation or for pathologic diagnosis with specified ancillary studies including flow immunophenotyping, cytogenetic and molecular studies., When comprehensive evaluation of a case is requested, a Stanford hematopathologist will review the provided clinical history and slides to initiate the appropriate ancillary tests tailored to diagnostic and patient care needs, including flow cytometry, cytogenetics and/or molecular studies.
Slide Review Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please complete a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and related ancillary testing materials and reports. If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Flow Immunophenotyping
An optimal panel of antigens will be chosen under the guidance of a hematopathologist upon reviewing the clinical history and/or morphologic findings. Diagnostic flow cytometry immunophenotyping is available seven days a week and urgent results are quickly called to the ordering physician as a preliminary report. The Stanford Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory offers a comprehensive diagnostic test menu, including leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping, minimal residual disease monitoring assays, CD34+ stem cell quantitation, lymphocyte subset analysis, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobulinuria (PNH) screen, hereditary spherocytosis, and Sézary syndrome.
Test Directory
For tests related to Hematopathology.
close Our Services
Slide Review Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, please complete a Stanford requisition and include all slides, relevant reports, and related ancillary testing materials and reports.
If possible, please include a block, as it will greatly speed the finalization of the case should additional testing be necessary. Package all materials securely and send via a padded envelope.
Slide review consult materials should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
Fresh Tissue Specimens, Peripheral Blood, Comprehensive Evaluations and Flow Cytometry
Please submit materials in proper transport media. All samples should be labeled with the patient information (name, DOB and one other unique identifier) and sealed in a biohazard bag.
Proper specimen collection is vital to ensuring an accurate test result. Please refer to the individual test listing in the test directory for collection requirements.
Samples should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
Attn: Specimen Processing
3375 Hillview Ave
Stanford, CA, 94304
Telephone: 650-723-7211
Fax (650) 725-7409
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Contact Us
To submit a specimen to Hematopathology, please complete a requisition and send with sample to:
Stanford Hematopathology Service
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
Fax: (650) 725-7409
hematopathology@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Do not send patient info to this email.
Medical Director:
Dita Gratzinger, MD, PhD
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@
stanfordhealthcare.org
Test Directory
For tests related to Hematopathology.
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.
close Submit a Specimen
Dita Gratzinger, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Director, Division of Hematopathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: ditag@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 724-9534
More information about Dita Gratzinger:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/dita-gratzinger
Erik Ames, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology
- Associate Director, Flow Cytometry
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: eames@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Erik Ames:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/erik-ames
Sebastian Fernandez-Pol, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology
- Assistant Director, Stanford Immunopathology Laboratory
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Dermatopathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: sfernand@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Sebastian Fernandez-Pol:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/sebastian-fernandez-pol
Lisa Friedman, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Instructor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
- Renal Pathology
CONTACT
Email: lafriedm@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Lisa Friedman:
https://profiles.stanford.edu/lisa-friedman
Jason Kurzer, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology
- Medical Director, Clinical Hematology Laboratory
- Laboratory Director, Stanford Health Care, Emeryville
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Hematology Laboratory Management
- Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: kurzer@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 724-4704
More information about Jason Kurzer:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jason-kurzer
Joshua Menke, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: jmenke@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 721-1618
More information about Joshua Menke:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/joshua-menke
Yasodha Natkunam, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
- Ronald F. Dorfman, MBBch, FRCPath Professor in Hematopathology
- Director of Hematopathology
- Co-Director, Immunopathology Laboratory
- Director for Diversity and Faculty Development
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
CONTACT
Email: yaso@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Yasodha Natkunam:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/yasodha-natkunam
Jean Oak, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology, Flow Cytometry, Transfusion Medicine
CONTACT
Email: jeanoak@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 497-4063
More information about Jean Oak:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/jean-oak
https://profiles.stanford.edu/jean-oak
Oscar Silva, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: osilva@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Oscar Silva:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/oscar-silva
Brent Tan, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor of Pathology, Clinical Hematology
- Assistant Director, Clinical Hematology
- Associate Director of Quality for Informatics
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Email: btan@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-5252
More information about Brent Tan:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/brent-tan
Albert Tsai, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology)
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Hematopathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-5252
More information about Albert Tsai:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/albert-tsai
Gerlinde Wernig, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Associate Professor, University Medical Line
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Haematopathology
CONTACT
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Gerlinde Wernig:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gerlinde-wernig
close Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Hematopathology Service relies heavily on ancillary testing to render a comprehensive diagnosis. Our affiliated labs offer state of the art processing and interpretation of samples that contribute to our final comprehensive diagnosis.
Our immunohistochemistry laboratory offers a wide range of immunostains and in-situ hybridization assays. Hematopathology consultants use these diagnostic procedures selectively, based on clinical and morphologic indications.
We perform next generation sequencing studies for T- and B-cell clonality and hematolymphoid malignancy-associated somatic mutations, and PCR for gene rearrangements.
Our cytogenetics lab performs both karyotyping and specialized studies including fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to diagnose a variety of chromosomal abnormalities.
Stanford’s Flow Cytometry laboratory offers a full range of diagnostic tests for evaluating hematolymphoid disorders, as well as minimal residual disease and other specialized testing.
Red Blood Cell Special Studies
The RBC Special Studies Laboratory offers testing for hereditary causes of hemolytic anemia. Some of the enzyme studies are also useful in the diagnosis of red cell aplasia in children and immunodeficiency syndromes.
close Ancillary Testing
Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology Residencies and Fellowship
Pathology Residency Programs
Stanford Pathology offers a 3-year Anatomic Pathology residency, a 3-year Clinical Pathology residency, and 4-year combination residencies in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology.
Hematopathology Fellowship
Stanford offers an ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Hematopathology.