Mikako Warren, Robyn C Reed, Vinay Prasad, Veena Rajaram, Drucilla Roberts, Portia A Kreiger, Lora Darrisaw, Sherri Besmer, Alanna J Church, Matthew Keisling, Randall D Craver, Bonnie L Cole, James Robers, Dolores Lopez-Terrada
BACKGROUND: Electron microscopy (EM), once an important component in diagnosing pediatric diseases, has experienced a decline in its use. To assess the impact of this, pediatric pathology practices were surveyed regarding EM services. METHODS: The Society of Pediatric Pathology Practice Committee surveyed 113 society members from 74 hospitals. Settings included 36 academic tertiary, 32 free-standing children's, and 6 community hospitals. RESULTS: Over 60% maintained in-house EM services and had more than 2 pathologists interpreting EM while reporting a shortage of EM technologists...
May 10, 2023: Pediatric and Developmental Pathology