Reputation of Diagnostic Labs

[Guest guest]

I recently posted my data and the question came up as to whether the labs are

reliable. My first two biopsies were performed by Medical Laboratory

Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA. The same urologist in Seattle then used Bostwick

Laboratories, Phoenix, AZ for my third biopsy. I moved to Spokane, and my new

urologist used Dianon Systems, Oklahoma City, OK. The report from the last

biopsy discussed the staining and made an argument as to why the cells in

question were not adenocarcinoma. It also said my case was reviewed at the

daily intradepartmental conference. All of this sounds competent and

conscientious, but how would I know? How can anybody know? I am also wondering

if my tissue samples traveled across the country to Phoenix and Oklahoma City,

or if that is just the head office address for a local lab. Bostwick Labs were

recommended, but only if the top man studies the sample. Is competence really

that rare?