Anatomic pathology and cytology services
For fast, accurate results
Accurately diagnose and treat your patients with our pathology services by PathAssistant, our Canadian laboratory.
Founded in 2016, PathAssistant offers superior digital pathology services to help provide the best possible patient care. Our expertise, cutting-edge technology and team of highly skilled pathologists offer exceptional accuracy and reliability in diagnosing and treating complex cases.
Innovation and expertise at the service of patients
We are proud to count on a team of multidisciplinary pathologists certified by organizations such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Collège des médecins du Québec.
In addition, our offering includes a digital pathology service that converts glass slides into digital slides for study on a high-resolution screen using visualization software designed to replicate the functionality of a traditional light microscope. This approach complements the pathologist's reading and interpretation, enhances the value of prognostic and therapeutic data, and offers state-of-the-art solutions for the most complex cases.
The expertise of our pathologists and digital innovation enable us to deliver fast, reliable, quality results that can change your patients' lives. What's more, the laboratory is fully CAP accredited, and all pathologists are trained, accredited and assessed on an ongoing basis.
Our pathologists cover a wide range of specialties, including:
- Gastrointestinal
- Lung
- Hematopathology
- Dermatopathology
- Breast
- Gynecology
- Genitourinary
Our services
Our pathology laboratory offers a full range of services
Liquid gynecological cytology and urinary cytology
Pathology requiring specialized interpretation
Digital pathology
Advantages of using our pathology services
- Fast results: interpretation-only available in 3 days, from gross-to-sign out available in less than 10 days ;
- Rapid access to a team of certified pathologists through digital telepathology, when required;
- Standardized synoptic reports in English and French, with photos and images for a clear understanding of results;
- Safe service that complies with Canadian medico-legal laws for your patients' peace of mind;
- Support from our pathologists for primary and secondary consultations or complex cases;
- The cost of pathology tests is reimbursed by most private insurers.
Our team of pathology specialists
Dr Jaime Snowdon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Linda Cormier
FAQ
Is the laboratory accredited?
Yes, the laboratory holds CAP (College of American Pathologists) certification.
What is the process for digital pathology?
Our digital pathology process gives you the choice of sending the slides to us to be digitized by PathAssistant, or the customer can deposit the digital images in the PathAssistant database. These are then assigned to one of our pathologists for interpretation.
Is it possible to use your services for short periods?
We can offer our services to your laboratory for a short period to help with overflow, or we can be an ongoing partner for sub-specialty cases or consultations in pathology areas where you have resource shortages.
Is it possible to purchase specific pathology or cytology services?
Yes, we offer the purchase of the service for each step in pathology (i.e. macroscopy to block production, H&E slide production, slide digitization and interpretation by one of the pathologists) or the complete process (macroscopy to issuance of the final report).
In cytology, we can carry out work starting with the sample until the final report is issued, or starting with the cytology slide until the final report is issued.
How are results transmitted?
Laboratory reports are sent by secured e-mail. We also offer hard-copy delivery upon request.
Are pathology and cytology reports available in French only?
No, pathology and cytology reports can be provided in either French or English.
Are cases interpreted by specialized pathologists?
Yes, we have specialist pathologists and general pathologists who interpret cases.
Do you offer a Peer Review service?
Yes, our team of pathologists does peer review in addition to interpreting new cases.