Jinhong Li, MD, PhD

Fan Lin, MD, PhD

Led by Dr. Jinhong Li, the Geisinger Medical Laboratories Thyroid Pathology Subspecialty Group specializes in diagnosing diseases of the thyroid.

Members of the group have published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences.

Dorion RP Jianhui Shi, Zhang K, Schuerch C, Lin F. Utility of S100P in differentiating adenocarcinoma of the lung from papillary carcinoma and follicular carcinoma of the thyroid. Abstract. USCAP Meeting, Denver, CO, March 1-7, 2008.

Deng H, Shi J, Lin F. Value of Galectin 3 in Diagnosis of Atypical Thyroid Lesions in Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Specimens. Abstract United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 96th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 24-30, 2007.

Liu WW, Lin F, Yang XM, Wang HL, Markey RB, MacLennan GT, Yang B. Characterization of Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Thyroid. Poster #153 United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 96th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 24-30, 2007.

FAQs:

How are specimens transported to your laboratory?

Our couriers retrieve and transport specimens from regional physicians' offices, and we provide prepaid Federal Express services for physicians with offices beyond our own courier service area.

How can I get my patients' results?

Reports can be delivered delivered via fax, mail, courier, or via the Internet with GMLlink , our secure web-based application that allows physicians 24/7 access to laboratory reports.

Do you offer a slide consultation service for second opinion?

Yes. Our specialists offer consultative services that provide guidance for additional diagnostic workup, prognostic information, pathogenetic insight, and therapeutic direction. Please forward the slides, previous surgical pathology reports and, if possible, the paraffin blocks, along with the request.

Do you offer slide preparation and technical services?

Yes, Geisinger Medical Laboratories provides histologic preparation and immunohistochemistry in addition to comprehensive diagnostic services.

Do you offer client billing?

GML offers several billing options:

1. Contracted Client Billing: GML clients will receive monthly itemized invoices for services provided.
2. Patient Billing: GML can bill the patient directly if complete billing information is provided on the test requisition form at the time the specimen is submitted. If you have arranged for GML to bill directly, please advise the patient to expect a bill from Geisinger Medical Laboratories
3. Third Party Billing: GML will bill the patient's insurance company directly.

For details about billing options, please see How to...Pay Your Bill.

Haiyan Liu, MD

Steven C. Meschter, MD

Kai Zhang, MD, PhD