Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The Children's Hospital Los Angeles Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is one of the most comprehensive pediatric pathology programs in the nation. The department offers some of the most sophisticated methods available for evaluating the full range of patient specimens, including blood and other fluids, tissue biopsies, surgical resections and other samples.

Accurate and appropriate diagnoses depend on the expertise level of pathologists and clinical laboratory scientists. Our skilled, board-certified pathologists are nationally renowned for their subspecialty expertise in diagnosis and consultation services.

Additionally, the department is actively involved in training future leaders in pediatric pathology and laboratory medicine, offering career development, education and training programs. Our physician researchers also participate in research to help improve and advance testing options for children.

TESTING AT THE HOSPITAL

Our hospital offers a comprehensive testing program for pediatric diagnosis. 

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CLINICIAL INITIATIVES

Our hospital houses a full-service clinical laboratory along with several specialty laboratories to meet our patients needs as well as the needs of our community.

RESEARCH INITIATIVES

We are conducting basic, translational, and clinical research to improve medical testing, and resulting care for children.
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WORLDWIDE CONSULTATIONS

We provide some of the most comprehensive pediatric pathology service programs nationwide. Our methods and techniques are state-of-the-art. Our staff are often consulted for their expertise nationally and internationally.



 

 

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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

877-543-9522

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Dr. Judkins  DEPARTMENT HEAD
ALEXANDER R. JUDKINS, MD

Dr. Judkins is recognized for his expertise in diagnosis and research of pediatric brain tumors.

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Dr. O'Gorman  CHIEF OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL LABORATORIES
MAURICE O'GORMAN, PhD,
D(ABMLI), MBA, MSc
 

Dr. O'Gorman is recognized for his in expertise clinical immunology diagnostics.

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