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VCU Department of Pathology offers Residency and Fellowship Programs, Undergraduate Medical School lectures and laboratories.

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VCU Department of Pathology is committed to upholding the tradition of research excellence known at the VCU Medical Center.

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VCU Department of Pathology offers a complete range of laboratory testing services in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular diagnostics.

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  • Lab Catalog
  • Specimen Information
  • Additional Information
  • Lab Utilization Committee Submission
  • Lab Test Updates

 

Anticoagulant Lab Algorithm - Adult

Blood Collection Procedures.11.2024

CSF - Body Fluid Minimum Volumes 11.2024

Coagulation (Special) Specimen Collection and Handling Instructions

Fresh Test Glucose test drink

 

Instructions for Blood Culture Collection Rev 11.22.24 (Venous & Capillary)

Microbiology Culture for Blood, AFB and Mold Blood Culture 11.20.24

 

Microbiology Culture for Dermatophyte Screen, Fungus Culture 11.20.24

Microbiology Culture for Non Sterile Sites 11.20.24

Microbiology Culture for Sterile Sites Excluding CSF Bld 11.20.24

Microbiology Testing HPV-Pap Co-collection 8.01.25

Microbiology Testing for HSV.VZV. Viral and Chlamydia 12.3.24

Microbiology Testing Influenza A,B, RSV and Covid-19 Test Collection 11.21.24

Microbiology Testing for Mycoplasma genitalium 08.01.25

Microbiology Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) 10.21.25

Order of Draw Guide rev2.2025 

Quantiferon-TB Collection Job Aid 12.1.25

Specimen Acceptability Criteria VCUMC 11.22.2023

Specimen Collection Procedures and Policies Collection Containers 11.2024

Stool Collection 3 Vial Guide 11.20.24

Urine Clean Catch Instructions for Patient 11.20.24

Urine 24 Hour Collection Instructions 6.18.24

Urine Collection Guide 7.2023



 

Department of Pathology

Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU School of Medicine
Box 980662
1101 E. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23298-0662
Email: PathWebmaster@vcuhealth.org
Admin Phone: (804) 828-9746 
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