Services

Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory (CCPLab) and Advanced Pathology Associates have over 60 years of experience offering the most advanced laboratory services and pathology physician services to hospitals, physician practice groups and research services in the Washington, D.C., region. As a full-service laboratory and pathology expertise, we offer a wide spectrum of specialized diagnostic and physician support. This includes a full range of histochemical and immunohistochemical staining, dedicated assistance for outreach biopsies and surgery centers, and thorough breast cancer reporting that features advanced techniques such as fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Furthermore, our cutting-edge digital pathology and infectious disease molecular testing is a testament to our ongoing mission to arm clinicians with precise, dependable data for superior patient care. Advanced Pathology Associates has successfully managed, directed, and operated clinical hospital and reference laboratories, histology laboratories, and hospital pathology departments. They understand the central role of the pathology department and clinical laboratory in contributing to the important hospital measures of quality, patient safety, physician satisfaction and financial stewardship.

Digital Pathology

Digital pathology offers a significant development to the practice of pathology. It has led to faster diagnosis time, reduced slide damage and is more cost efficient. CCPLab is fully equipped with two digital pathology machines and was part of the ground-breaking clinical trials to advance digital pathology as a standard laboratory practice.

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Histology Services

Histology is the study of tissues and cells used to diagnose and assess the severity of a variety of diseases, especially cancer. CCPLab offers state-of-the-art tissue processing, quick turnaround times and a fully automated special stain platform to support hospitals, physicians and research needs.

Molecular Testing

Molecular testing looks for signs or specific markers of different disease types. This type of testing is used to detect cancers, infectious diseases, blood conditions and for certain genetic testing. CCPLab offers fully automated, real-time PCR testing to get results quickly.

Cytology

CCPLab offers a full-service cytopathology laboratory utilizing experienced cytotechnologists and board-certified cytopathologists. Our specialized services include:

Full cytology/biopsy correlation and review of previous material on all cervical biopsies
Hybrid capture HPV testing with reflex HPV 16/18
Molecular testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea
Non-gynecologic cytology processing and screening

Research

Through research partnerships, CCPLab supports advancing lab technology. Working with several leading lab technology companies, including the FDA, our pathologists and team members have conducted research in many different areas, including digital imaging for histological trials and AI automation.

Physician Pathology Services

Advanced Pathology Associates has successfully managed, directed, and operated clinical hospital and reference laboratories, histology laboratories and hospital pathology departments. We are community hospital pathologists who understand the demanding environment of an active community hospital. Our pathologists have worked closely with hospital administrations and medical staffs, serving in leadership roles.