Hematopathology is a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic Division and provides diagnostic services and specialized testing for patients with all types of leukemia, myeloid neoplasm, lymphoma, myeloma and benign hematologic disorders. We specialize in the diagnosis of a range of hematological disorders, including acute and chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, anemias and cytopenia, benign bone marrow and lymph node disorders, B-cell lymphomas and T-cell lymphomas and cutaneous lymphomas.
The Hematopathology Division provides consultation, laboratory testing and diagnosis, and coordinates specialized laboratories for molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, cytogenetic and FISH analysis and specialized bone marrow testing. The Division accepts prepared slides, processed tissue and fresh specimens for diagnostic consultation and additional testing as appropriate. For information regarding submission of specimens for consultations or second opinion, please contact the Hematopathology secretary, Ms. Donna Noblitt, by calling 1-919-681-6674 (Fax to 919-684-1856). Click here for consultations.
Hematopathology Experts at Duke University Medical Center and Cancer Institute
Division faculty have strong expertise in the diagnosis and classification of leukemia and lymphoma in adults and children. A comprehensive approach to diagnosis integrates standard histologic and cytologic findings with results from specialty laboratories at Duke, including Flow Cytometry, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytogenetics, Hematology, Immunopathology, and Image Analysis laboratories. Crucial prognostic information is available through these state-of-the-art tests, providing vital support for the selection of the correct treatment regimen. The Hematopathology Division is located in the Duke Medical Center, Duke South Hospital.
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Dr. Ken H. Young
Director, Division of Hematopathology, Department of Pathology
40 Duke Medicine Circle
Rm M-345, Davison Building
DUMC 3712
Durham, NC 27710
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Ms. Donna Noblitt, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Division of Hematopathology
40 Duke Medicine Circle
DUMC 3712
Durham, NC 27710
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