Cytopathology Services is open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm; Call Client Services 804-828-PATH (828-7284); 1-800-363-9234

 After hours FNA procedures

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 Cytopathology services offers expert cytologic interpretation and consultation of gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens with the ultimate goal of attaining the most accurate and complete diagnosis possible. We utilize the most advanced technologies available including light microscopy, immunocytochemistry, special stains and liquid base mono-layer pap smear preparation (ThinPrep).

We additionally offer FNA services to the VCU Medical Center hospitals and clinics and to patients referred from physicians for FNA to our Cytodiagnosis Center. Please click here to request a FNA

Turnaround Time

A preliminary interpretation of Fine Needle Aspirations is offered within 30 minutes. FNA final results are available within 5-7 days and are subject to any required ancillary studies.

Gynecological: 5 days; Nongynecological: 3-5 days; Fine Needle Aspiration: 5-7 days. 
Turnaround times on all final interpretations are subject to ancillary studies that may need to be performed.    

Tests Performed

  • Light microscopy utilizing routinely both Papanicolaou and Diff-Quik stains; special stains and immunocytochemistry when necessary
  • Conventional and liquid based pap smear preparations
  • Cell block preparation on body fluids and fine needle aspiration specimens when possible
  • Superficial Fine Needle Aspiration Service
  • Consultation service on all types of cytologic cases

Specimen Handling

Client Services 804-828-PATH (828-7284); 1-800-363-9234
All pertinent information available upon request.

Special Instructions

All Cytology specimens must be properly labeled with patient's full name, medical record number, source of material and must be accompanied by HIS specimen pick up sheet or label. An order needs to be placed in the computer system for all specimens along with pertinent clinical history, differential diagnosis and other details. Patient's last name must be written in pencil on all glass slides submitted.

The Anatomic Pathology Receiving area is located at the MCV campus in the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall Street, 6th floor, Rm. 6-110, (804) 828-9739.

Leadership and Contacts

Sadia Sayeed, MD

Sadia Sayeed, MD

Gynecologic & Cytopathology

Sadia Sayeed, MD

Sadia Sayeed, MD

Gynecologic & Cytopathology

Pathology

Director of Cytopathology;
Associate Director Cytopathology Fellowship;
Associate Professor of Pathology

Email: Sadia.Sayeed@vcuhealth.org

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Taylor Jenkins, MD

Taylor Jenkins, MD

Gynecologic Pathology & Cytopathology

Taylor Jenkins, MD

Taylor Jenkins, MD

Gynecologic Pathology & Cytopathology

Pathology

Assistant Professor of Pathology;
Associate Program Director, Pathology Residency AP;
Associate Program Director, Cytopathology Fellowship

Phone: (804) 628-4852

Email: taylor.jenkins2@vcuhealth.org

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Jason Reardon, MD

Jason Reardon, MD

Thoracic Pathology & Cytopathology

Jason Reardon, MD

Jason Reardon, MD

Thoracic Pathology & Cytopathology

Pathology

Assistant Professor

Phone: (804) 628-6793

Email: Jason.Reardon@vcuhealth.org

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Valentina Robila, MD, PhD

Valentina Robila, MD, PhD

Surgical Pathology

Valentina Robila, MD, PhD

Valentina Robila, MD, PhD

Surgical Pathology

Pathology

Associate Professor;
Director of Breast and Cardiothoracic Pathology;
Director of Surgical Pathology Fellowship;
Associate Director Pathology Residency Program AP

Phone: (804) 628-2999

Email: Valentina.Robila@vcuhealth.org

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Miguel Rufail, MD, PhD

Miguel Rufail, MD, PhD

Anatomic Pathology & Cytopathology

Miguel Rufail, MD, PhD

Miguel Rufail, MD, PhD

Anatomic Pathology & Cytopathology

Pathology

Medical Director, Tissue and Data Acquisition and Analysis Core (TDAAC)
Breast Pathology
Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology

Phone: (804) 828-9739

Email: Miguel.Rufail@vcuhealth.org

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