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13.05.2020.
We already have the 5th edition of the PVO series of soft tissue and bone tumors “WHO classification of Tumors of Soft Tissue and Bone”, published on March 30, 2020.This series (also known as the PVO Blue Paper) is considered the gold standard for tumor diagnosis and includes unique histopathological diagnostic techniques with digital and molecular pathology. This content is of particular interest to pathologists, oncologists, surgeons and epidemiologists who manage or study soft tissue and bone tumors. The sections cover all recognized soft tissue and bone tumors as well as genetic tumor syndromes.Since the previous edition (2013), changes have taken place based on the latest molecular and genetic information, and this is affecting clinical practice.
07.04.2020.
SIA “Akadēmiskā histoloģijas laboratorija”, taking into account the operating restrictions of COVID-19 medical institutions, we have shortened the working day. As long as the previous condition does not apply, but not always the treatment facilities continue to treat patients, laboratories will work part-time.M.-F. 8.00-16.00Before the holiday until 15.00The results of the investigations are directed to the website www.datamed.lv.
07.02.2020.
Also this year on February 12, we will be open for the shadow day. The professions like DOCTOR-PATHOLOGIST and LABORANT of biomedicine will be able to shadow day. The shadows applying for the Laboratory profession are expected on February 12th. We will wait for the shadow day of the medical pathologist at 11:00. We will not be able to accommodate all the interested, but if interest continues, there will find a way to get to know the profession another time.
28.01.2020.
“Academic histology laboratory” Ltd. has passed accreditation procedure according to the standard LVS EN ISO 15189: 2013 “Medical laboratories. Quality and Competence Requirements ”and has received an accreditation certificate certifying the competence of the laboratory to perform histological examination of tissues in accordance with the requirements of this standard. This will be the third accreditation period.
25.-27.11.2019
Our doctors-pathologists Kristine Nevidovska and Inga Bogdanova from 25-27.11.2019. refreshed and supplemented their postgraduate training in uropathology - Diagnostic Pathology of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs. The courses were organized Vincent Academy of Pathology.
13.11.2019.
INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS has been updated (see PDF). Shipment and preparation storage times have been changed, as well as personal information protection information has been updated. The full latest version of the document is available on the respective section of our website.
New WHO tumor classification “Digestive system tumors” 5th edition has been released.In the new edition, each tumor type is classified according to location, category, as well as tumor type and subtype. In the book, tumors are classified from benign to malignant. Histopathology, diagnostic molecular pathology, gradation, staging, and diagnostic criteria are also described. Doctors-pathologists at the Academic Histology Laboratory Ltd already use this edition in their daily work.
From September 8 to 12, our doctors I. Liepniece-Karel and S. Isajev participated in the 30th European Congress of Pathology, held in Bilbao, Spain, where they presented the “Histochemical Development, Validation and Implementation of a Dyeing Method for Subtyping Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia for Work on Cancer Risk Stratification ”- Determining Subtype 3 of Intestinal Metaplasia in Evaluating Risk Stratification of Gastric Tumor (The value of the assessment of type III intestinal metaplasia for the risk stratification of the gastric cancer”).
During the congress, the doctors got acquainted with news in various pathology fields - gynecological and mammary pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, etc., also attended an exhibition on the latest pathology technologies (equipment, reagents), as well as current study and scientific literature in the field. During the congress, contacts were established with new potential partners from abroad, as well as future cooperation opportunities with existing foreign pathologists (Prof. F. Carneiro, Prof. W. Timens, etc.) were discussed.
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From 02.07. until 06.07.2018 our doctor Kristine Nevidovska attended a dermatopathology course in Graz, Austria, which brought together dermatologists and dermatopathologists from 43 countries; novelty in histological criteria of skin diseases (lupus erythematosus, mycosis fungoides, etc.), as well as skin malignant and benign melanocytic cells, cutaneous tumors, lymphoproliferative diseases and vascular tumorudiagnostic criteria; in addition, lectures were supplemented by slide workshops with practical diagnostics. We are proud to be able to use our knowledge in our daily work.
“Academic histology laboratory” Ltd. uses the service provided by “Datamed” Ltd., and histological examination results are available at www.datamed.lv. Patients can access them in a secure way through online banking, e-ID authentication tools or access details issued by medical authorities. Doctors can access the results of the examinations if the profile of the physician is created or the medical institution from which the exam is sent has a contract with Datamed Ltd. We will continue to provide encrypted emails to our customers with appropriate agreements.
The REFERRAL FORM section has attached referral forms that can be conveniently used to send a histology exam. Annex 76 complies with the requirements of the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations with an addition about the payer of the study. Paid exams include those in which the patient pays for themselves, the insurer, and exams performed at a hospital in-patient unit, except at a day hospital. The histology referral includes the supplements listed in the Annex to the 2016 Laboratory Examination Agreement. Referral to Dermatovenerologists – supplemented referral section with human front and back to indicate localization of histologic material collection.
The laboratory has undergone a re-accreditation procedure and received an accreditation certificate, which certifies that the Laboratory is competent to perform histological examination of tissues in accordance with LVS EN ISO 15189: 2013 standard “Medical Laboratories. Quality and Competence Requirements”. View license
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Laboratory has supplemented its technological equipment with the immunohistochemistry automatic staining machine BenchMark ULTRA (Ventana). This platform performs automated staining of immunohistochemical tissue material for consistent high quality results. Because modern oncology is based on accurate diagnosis, immunohistochemistry plays an important role in the diagnosis of which cells and tissues the tumor is made from and the prognostic characteristics of the tumor.
Laboratory has supplemented its technical equipment with a microscope equipped with a camera.
Often, at the place where histological material is taken, doctors face the problem that there are no containers to put in the collected material. The containers used are not always suitable for bringing histological material to the laboratory. Glass containers can break, poorly sealed containers spill formalin and damage material. AHL offers its clients special containers for insertion of histological material.
