The Ophthalmic Pathology Referral Service, part of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is a leader in ophthalmic pathology services and a major referral center for the metropolitan area and the northeastern United States. Our fellowship trained ocular pathologists have comprehensive knowledge of diseases of the eye and its neighboring tissues and provide ophthalmologists at hospitals, surgical centers, and ophthalmology practices with vital information about the cause, pathogenesis, and prognosis of specific disorders.

With a high volume of patients coming to NYEE’s clinics and faculty practices, our pathology service processes nearly 10,000 cases each year. In addition to our state-of-the-art clinical laboratory facilities, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at NYEE also houses molecular pathology laboratory dedicated to genetic analysis of orbital lymphomas, ocular melanoma cell lines, and squamous cell cancers of the head and neck region.

Testing Services

We offer a full clinical test menu including:

• Diffuse Immunofluourescence (DIF)
• Flow Cytometry
• Immunohistochemical lab and special stains
• Cytology, including corneal scrapings with rapid gram/PAS stains, anterior chamber taps, and vitrectomy specimens for inflammation and tumor

Types of Ophthalmic Histology Specimens

Formalin Fixation

• Conjunctiva
• Corneal Biopsy
• Evisceration, Enucleation and Exenteration
• Eyelid/Skin Biopsy
• Iridocyclectomy
• Iris
• Lacrimal Sac or Gland
• Muscle
• Optic Nerve
• Orbital Tissue
• Pterygium
• Trabecular Meshwork

Michel’s Media

• Skin and conjunctival biopsies for immunofluourescence

RPMI

• Skin and conjunctival biopsies for lymphoma studies

Why choose NYEE for ophthalmic pathology services?

The Ophthalmic Pathology Referral Service at NYEE is meeting the critical need for ophthalmic pathology services regionally and nationally. As America’s oldest specialty hospital, NYEE has over 200 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the eyes.

Breadth of Services: A full clinical test menu including an immunohistochemical lab and special stains, flow cytometry for lymphoma studies, and direct immunofluourescence (DIF).

Quality: Our fellowship trained pathologists are leading experts in ophthalmic pathology and clinical pathology with nearly 10,000 cases processed each year. NYEE is part of the Mount Sinai Health System, an integrated health care system encompassing the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and seven hospital campuses in the New York metropolitan area, as well as a large, regional ambulatory footprint.

Speed: 24-72 hours turn-around-time on most specimens.

Enhanced Pathology Reports: Easy-to-read reports.

Customer Service: In addition to direct access to our pathologists and proactive follow-up on significant diagnosis, the Department offers multiple reporting options including autofax and overnight express shipping.

Turn-Key Specimen Collection: Easy logistics for specimen collection (locally and nationwide) with a no cost FedEx courier.

Extensive Insurance Coverage: More than 60 insurance plans accepted.

Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual 

If you require pathology services from NYEE’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, please visit our Specimen Collection website to find detailed information and our policies and procedures for the collection, labeling, packaging, storing, and transporting of specimens.

Meet Our Team

Jodi Sassoon, MD, Director, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Codrin E. Iacob, MD, FCAP, Director, Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Services