We Offer
High Quality, Expert Care
• We evaluate approximately 2,000 cases per year.
• We are CAP and CLIA approved.
Weekend and Holiday Service
For emergency biopsy results on weekends or holidays, please call us by 5 P.M. the day prior, and provide contact information for the nephrologist on call
24-Hour Report Access
All biopsy reports can be accessed via a secure, online HIPAA-compliant server anytime, anywhere
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND WORLD CLASS EXPERTISE
Comprehensive diagnostic workup from three expert nephropathologists
Dr. Nickeleit, Dr. Singh, and Dr. Jennette have over 90 years of combined experience in the field of nephropathology. They will provide accurate and complete diagnostic workups for any evaluations you may need.
Personalized service and comprehensive communication of diagnostic results.
Preliminary results and important observations are immediately communicated by telephone during the diagnostic workup.
Written, preliminary reports are faxed and are available via our secure internet server within 24 hours of biopsy receipt.
Final reports are faxed, mailed, and also available via our secure internet server as soon as completed.
A team approach: Clinical consultations regarding patient management are available from members of the UNC Kidney Center
The primary mission of the UNC Kidney Center is to reduce the burden of chronic kidney diseases. Dr. Ronald Falk is the director of the UNC Kidney Center and leads an interdisciplinary team to provide unparalleled patient care. The UNC Nephropathology faculty are members of this dynamic group of professionals. Clinicopathologic correlation of all renal biopsies interpreted at the UNC Division of Neprhopathology and in-depth consultations regarding patient management and treatment regimens are available from Dr. Falk and Dr. Hladik on request.
Rush weekend and holiday service for emergency cases can be arranged upon request
If you need your biopsy results over a weekend or holiday, please call before 5 P.M. the day prior, and we will work with you to get you results during that time. Please call 919-966-2421 and leave your contact information with the nephrologist on call.
Free specimen shipment to UNC with our biopsy kits and prepaid FedEx labels.
To request a kit, please contact us at 919-966-2421. All kits are bundled with a copy of our detailed
memorandum, material data safety sheets, a referral form for both
native and transplant biopsies (2 separate forms), and pre-printed FedEx shipping labels for free return shipment to UNC.
Flexible billing options available
We can bill your hospital directly
We can bill patient insurance
All challenging biopsy cases are reviewed at the consensus conference to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis.
