Independent dermatology practices
Single-site and multi-location groups seeking a coordinated AP workflow for routine and specialty skin specimens.
DERMATOPATHOLOGY WORKFLOWS
Pathology Support for Dermatology Practices
Build a consistent biopsy-to-report workflow for routine skin specimens, complex inflammatory patterns, skin cancer cases, and dermatopathology consultation needs.
WHO WE SERVE
Built for Dermatology organizations
Operational design starts with the people, locations, procedures, and systems that need to work together.
Mohs and procedural practices
Teams that need clear routing for accepted permanent-section specimens and follow-up pathology workflows.
Dermatology networks
Organizations that need standardized supplies, pickup or shipping plans, reporting access, and support across locations.
COMMON SPECIMENS
Plan the workflow around the specimen
Examples describe potential AP workflows, not an unconditional statement of current test availability.
Shave biopsy
Common superficial and saucerization specimens submitted with complete site and clinical information.
Punch biopsy
Skin punch specimens for neoplastic and inflammatory evaluations within the active test menu.
Excision
Accepted skin excisions and re-excisions requiring orientation and margin information when applicable.
Inflammatory dermatoses
Evaluation pathways may be available after case, specimen, and laboratory capability review.
Skin cancer workflows
Operational support for accepted specimens involving suspected basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and related lesions.
Consult materials
Slides and/or blocks for dermatopathology consultation or second-opinion review by prior arrangement.
RELEVANT AP SERVICES
A service pathway aligned to the clinical setting
Final scope is defined by the active laboratory menu, validated capabilities, specimen suitability, licensing, and onboarding.
Surgical pathology
Histologic evaluation for accepted dermatology biopsies and excision specimens.
Dermatopathology consultation
A defined pathway for ordering providers to request specialist review and discuss appropriate cases.
IHC and special stains
Ancillary testing selected within validated protocols and the active laboratory menu.
Second-opinion review
Review of outside slides or blocks when materials, scope, and licensing requirements are confirmed.
WORKFLOW BENEFITS
Designed for a more controlled pathology operation
Direct pathologist access
Establish a communication path for ordering providers when a report or diagnostic workflow requires discussion.
Practice-level standardization
Align requisitions, containers, labeling, supplies, and logistics across clinicians and locations.
Case visibility
Plan intake and reporting workflows that help staff follow submissions without relying on fragmented communication.
Responsive client support
Route operational questions to a client-services workflow built around dermatology practices.
SPECIMEN SUBMISSION NOTES
Confirm requirements before collection
Dermatology specimen requirements vary by specimen type, fixation, test, and client workflow. Confirm the active test menu before introducing a new specimen or ancillary test.
Request Supplies →- 01Use the approved container and fixative for the accepted specimen type.
- 02Provide complete specimen site, procedure, orientation, and relevant clinical context on the approved requisition.
- 03Separate and clearly identify multiple sites according to the validated client workflow.
- 04Arrange outside-slide or block consultations with Client Services before shipping materials.
CONNECTIVITY & REPORTING
Fit result delivery to the client workflow
QTATLAB can plan ordering and reporting around the practice’s locations and systems, subject to vendor capability, security review, validation, and onboarding.
Request an EMR Integration Review →Location-aware ordering
Plan provider, site, and specimen-source workflows for single or multi-location dermatology groups.
Portal result delivery
Provide authorized users with a secure reporting pathway after account activation.
EMR/EHR planning
Evaluate orders, results, identifiers, and routing requirements with the practice and applicable vendors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions before onboarding
Can we submit shave, punch, and excision specimens?
These specimen types may be supported when they are included in the active client test menu and current laboratory capabilities. Confirm containers, fixation, labeling, and logistics before submission.
Is direct pathologist communication available?
QTATLAB is designed to provide an appropriate communication pathway for ordering providers. The exact process is established during client onboarding.
Are inflammatory dermatoses and IHC panels available?
Availability depends on validated laboratory capabilities, specimen requirements, licensing, and the active test menu. The website does not represent every placeholder capability as currently orderable.
Can a multi-location practice use one workflow?
The onboarding team can map locations, users, supplies, ordering, logistics, and reporting, then define a standardized workflow with location-specific controls where needed.
BUILD YOUR CLIENT WORKFLOW
Ready to discuss dermatology pathology support?
Share your organization, locations, specimen mix, volume, logistics, and reporting needs. Do not include patient information.