About University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
UIDL, affiliated with UI Health Care, is a national reference laboratory offering academic expertise in specialty anatomic pathology services, advanced molecular genetic testing, and rapid renal biopsy consults. We offer very competitive turnarounds. All pathologists are available for immediate consultation by phone or email.
All of our pathologists are academic and hold professional appointments in the University of Iowa Department of Pathology, Carver College of Medicine. Each is involved in daily patient care as well as teaching in a renowned residency program and strong medical school.
Our established culture of excellent patient care is our prime objective. Emphasis is placed on practical solutions for specimen workups. The most expedient and sure method of diagnosis is utilized ensuring high quality yet cost-effective patient care.
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Recent Publications
Does Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Patients with Specific Comorbidities Reduce the Risk of Infection after Simple Cystourethroscopy? Sherwood BG, Takacs EB, Ford BA, Mott SL, Loeffler BT, Lockwood GM. Urol Pract. 2022 Sep;9(5):414-422. doi: 10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000325. Epub 2022 Sep 1.
Week of May 28, 2024
Human Papillomavirus and Associated Cancers: A Review. Jensen JE, Becker GL, Jackson JB, Rysavy MB. Viruses. 2024 Apr 26;16(5):680. doi: 10.3390/v16050680.
Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic Avasopasem Manganese Enhances Radiation Therapy Effectiveness in Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Accelerates Wound Healing. Zaher A, Mapuskar KA, Petronek MS, Tanas MR, Isaacson AL, Dodd RD, Milhem M, Furqan M, Spitz DR, Miller BJ, Beardsley RA, Allen BG. Antioxidants (Basel). 2024 May 10;13(5):587. doi: 10.3390/antiox13050587.
Expedited Exome Reanalysis Following Deep Phenotyping and Muscle Biopsy in Suspected Mitochondrial Disorder. Pickup E, Moore SA, Suwannarat P, Grant C, Ah Mew N, Gropman A, Sen K. Pediatr Neurol. 2024 Apr 12;156:178-181. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2024.04.007. Online ahead of print.
Romiplostim for Treatment of Children and Young Adults With Severe Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Sharathkumar A, Carr J, Claassen D, Syrbu S, Bhagavathi S, Al-Huniti A, Modi A, Bates M, Mott SL. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2024 May 24. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002891. Online ahead of print.
Development and implementation of a nationwide multidrug-resistant organism tracking and alert system for Veterans Affairs medical centers. Pfeiffer CD, Jones MM, Klutts JS, Francis QA, Flegal HM, Murray AO, Willson TM, Hicks NR, Evans CT, Evans ME. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 May 24:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.79. Online ahead of print.
ABO and Rh blood group association with maternal and neonatal outcomes. Swartz SR, Steffen HA, Wendt LH, Kenne KA, Rysavy MB, Jackson JB. Global J Transfusion Med 2024;9:17-21. DOI:10.4103/gjtm_46_23.
Patient characteristics and predictors of mortality among children hospitalised with tuberculosis: A six year-year case series study in Uganda. Amuge P, Becker GL, Ssebunya RN, Nalumansi E, Adaku A, Juma M, Jackson JB, Kekitiinwa AR Elyanu P, Wobudeya E, Blount R. Plos One 2024;19(5):e0301107. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301107.