For our Patients

At United Pathology Associates (UPA), our pathologists and staff are specialty trained and accessible to your attending physician. Most UPA pathologists are double board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with subspecialities in gastrointestinal and liver pathology, as well as other subspecialties including, but not limited to OBGYN and ENT.

In addition to providing our patients with great care, we’re passionate about making patients understand all concerns related to their pathology results.

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United Pathology Associates

MSC 700 P.O. Box 4359 Houston, TX 77210-4359

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MSC 700 P.O. Box 4359 Houston, TX 77210-4359

GALA Histology Lab

P.O. Box 4927 Houston, TX 77210-4927

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Additional Resources

Terminology

The laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic purposes.

A doctor who specializes in pathology and is an expert at interpreting microscopic views of tissues to make a diagnosis.

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person’s symptoms and signs.

Or (tissue specimen) – the removal of a sample of tissue or cells so that they can be examined by a pathologist.

Plays a critical role in tissue-based diagnosis. By coloring otherwise transparent tissue sections, these stains allow highly trained pathologists to view, under a microscope, tissue morphology (structure) or to look for the presence or prevalence of particular cell types, structures or even microorganisms such as bacteria.

Used to help diagnose diseases, such as cancer. It may also be used to help tell the difference between different types of cancer.