Pathology
Experience You Can Trust
Synergy Laboratories recently acquired Pathology Laboratory Associates, Inc. We are a CLIA certified and CAP accredited state-of-the-art laboratory specializing in the accurate and rapid diagnosis of anatomic and cytopathology specimens. PLA has been providing Alabama with quality anatomic pathology for over 50 years.
Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians specialize in GI/liver pathology, soft tissue/sarcoma pathology, breast pathology, and surgical pathology.
Cytopathology
Hematopathology
Dermatopathology
Proven Excellence in:
Liquid-based cytology, ThinPrep
Conventional cytology
Cytology with reflex to high-risk HPV (recommended by ACOG for evaluating ASC-US)
Cytology + high-risk HPV cotesting (recommended in patients age 30 & older)
High-risk HPV HPV 16 18/45 Genotype,
Aptima mRNA
Leukorrhea Panel
Histology Biopsies
Molecular
Pathology
Non-gynecological specimens
Women’s Health | Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhea
Trichomonas vaginalis
Leukorrhea Panel
(chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas)
Women’s Cervical Cancer Screening Tests
Liquid based cytology, ThinPrep
Conventional cytology
Cytology with computer assist
Cytology with reflex to high-risk
(recommended by ASCCP for evaluating ASC-US)
Cytology + high-risk HPV
(recommended in patients age 30 & older)
High-risk HPV
HPV 16 18/45 Genotype, Aptima mRNa
Non-Gynecological Specimen Tests
Body cavity fluids/effusions and other fluids
Body cavity fluids, cellblock
Cyst fluids
Cerebrospinal fluid
Bladder washings
Urines
Breast nipple secretions
Bronchial brushings
Bronchial washings and lavages
Bronco-alveolar, special stains for pneumocytis & fungal organisms
Bronco-alveolar lavages special stains for lipid-laden and hemosiderin laden A macrophages
Sputum
Esophageal & gastric brushings
Esophageal brushing for candida Tzanck prep, skin scraping for herpes viral inclusions
Joint/synovial fluids
Pelvic washings
Fine needle aspirations