Since 1948, the University of Michigan School of Dentistry has been home to the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service composed of board-certified faculty members with extensive training in the clinical, radiographic, and histologic interpretation of lesions occurring in the head and neck area, including the oral cavity and the jaw bones.
Because of our educational focus, our pathologists are able to apply relevant clinico- pathologic correlations to help ensure accurate diagnoses and recommendations for disease management based on contemporary standards of care. As members of an academic medical center, we provide you and your patients an oral diagnostic service based on latest research and innovation in health care.
Pathological diagnoses are delivered within 24 hours of soft tissue specimen receipt, with exceptions for hard tissue, special stains, direct immunofluorescence studies and cases sent on consult. We accept most medical insurance carriers and bill the patients directly.
*We perform direct immunofluorescence studies on specimens where additional testing is needed for a definitive diagnosis of a mucocutaneous disorder such as mucous membrane pemphigoid, erosive lichen planus, or pemphigus vulgaris. Please note that immunofluorescence testing requires the submission of specimens in formalin as well as Michel’s or Zeus solution which is available free of charge, by contacting our service.
We are available to discuss patient biopsy results and “next steps” after diagnosis including expedited referral to University of Michigan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
For direct patient evaluation and management as well as CBCT interpretation please contact the Dental Faculty Associates or the Comprehensive Clinical Pathology Services.
Our four pathologists are Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and provide diagnoses for common and complex oral diseases, including periodontal inflammation, odontogenic lesions, benign and malignant tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region, salivary gland tumors, autoimmune conditions involving the oral cavity, and complex oral manifestation of systemic diseases.
To submit a specimen, please use the biopsy submission form.
We provide free of charge, UPS prepaid 2-day shipping labels and biopsy service kits. Our kits have biopsy submission containers with formalin solution and, upon request, Zeus/Michel's solution for specimens requiring direct immunofluorescence studies.
You can drop your UPS package off at UPS drop box location or have your regularly scheduled UPS driver take the package or call 1-800-PICK-UPS (1-800-742-5877) to schedule a pickup at your office.
(including submission during winter months and for direct immunofluorescence (DIF) studies)
Request a biopsy service kit: [email protected].
APS Medical Billing performs the professional billing and revenue cycle management for the Oral lab at the university. If there are any questions on your statement please contact APS directly at (800) 678-1861. Credit card payments are accepted by calling 734-647-4246.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service
1011 N. University, Room G018
Ann Arbor 48109, MI
Phone: (800) 358-1011 or (734) 764-1535
Fax: 734-764-2469
Email: [email protected]
