Cytology

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Specializing in gynecologic cytopathology, ROCC provides a broad spectrum of quality services pertaining to cervical cancer and various forms of infection. This services include:

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GYN Cytology

Computer-assisted and non-computer assisted ThinPrep Pap smear screening using Hologic imagers, as well as conventional Pap smear screening. ThinPrep Pap screening offers an increase in ASC-US, LSIL, and HSIL detection over the conventional screen, along with a decrease in false-negative and unsatisfactory cases. ThinPrep Pap is the only liquid-based pap test with FDA approval to test HPV, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia straight from the vial, eliminating the need for co-collecting.

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Non-GYN Cytology

Available tests include: anal-rectal cytology, body fluids, breast smears, fine needle aspirations, sputum, breast FNA and thyroid FNA

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All cytology cases are completed and reported within 24-48 hours upon receipt in the laboratory (an additional day for quality control and abnormal cases). Pathology over-reads are performed at no extra charge. Specimens may also undergo a mandatory quality control re-screening process. 

Molecular Testing

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Consistent with its pursuit of excellence, ROCC is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for conducting STD testing. High-risk HPV testing is performed using the Cervista platform, which uses signal amplification and fluorescence detection to detect all 14 oncogenic strains of HPV. HPV results are available 24-48 hours upon specimen receipt in the laboratory. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing can be run using the APTIMA COMBO2 ASSAY, with results available 24-48 hours upon specimen receipt in the laboratory.

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Sample of available tests:

• Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)

• Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG)

• Trichomonas vaginalis

• APTIMA HPV mRNA *

• HPV DNA *

*Also available with reflex genotyping

Surgical Pathology

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ROCC offers the combined expertise of its team of pathologists, which includes practitioners with more than 25 years of experience. Specialties covered by our pathologists include: dermatopathology, cytopathology and anatomic pathology. ROCC also accepts biopsies from all sites for histologic diagnosis. Routine biopsies are typically completed and reported within 24-48 hours of receipt in the laboratory.

Clinical Testing

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Through a valued partnership with a South Florida-based clinical laboratory, ROCC is also able to offer its clients another host of services, including:

• Chemistry

• Hematology

• Immunology

• Microbiology

• Toxicology (drug-testing)

• Serology​

Our partner strictly adheres to all quality control procedures and regularly participates in national supervising proficiency testing programs, assisted by COLA (Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation), API (American Proficiency Institute), CAP College of American Pathologists), and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment).