University of Iowa, Diagnostic Laboratories (UIDL)
The UIDL is an international reference laboratory affiliated with the Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Healthcare. The depth and breadth unique to an academic, tertiary care healthcare institution - expert clinical, research and multidisciplinary collaboration combined with the knowledge gained from a worldwide patient base - facilitates diagnosis of even the most challenging renal disease cases. The UIDL advantage doesn't stop with real time, electronic, same day biopsy results with high quality color imaging, and 24/7/365 accessibility to our renal pathology team. Referring clinicians have access to the most accurate and comprehensive genetic testing available today, as our team includes the scientists of the MORL (Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories) and the IIHG (Iowa Institute of Human Genetics), directed by Dr. Richard Smith. The genetic test offering for complement-mediated renal diseases focus primarily on atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), a disease category that includes Dense Deposit Disease (DDD) and C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN).