PathAdvantage

PathAdvantage Pathologist-owned lab with a difference—real people, exemplary quality of care, unmatched expertise.

Vulvova**nal Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection of the va**na and v***a, is characterized by vulvova**nal infl...
06/10/2025

Vulvova**nal Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection of the va**na and v***a, is characterized by vulvova**nal inflammation in the presence of candida species. Around 75% of women will have at least one episode of VVC and 40-45% will have two or more episodes in their lifetimes. Your risk of VVC is higher if you have diabetes, increased estrogen levels, and if you have recently taken antibiotics. It is treatable, and since it is not an STI, partners do not have to be treated.

Learn more about the organisms we test for by ordering or downloading our Bug Book, a comprehensive reference on all va**nal pathological agents. https://buff.ly/7KNxhxf

Maximize your testing! Did you know we store the ThinPrep vial you use for Pap tests for 6 weeks — and that you can run ...
06/04/2025

Maximize your testing! Did you know we store the ThinPrep vial you use for Pap tests for 6 weeks — and that you can run a multitude of tests directly from that same specimen? This includes HPV testing (including genotyping), chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and herpes testing (HSV 1&2), as well as various molecular panels which include fungal, bacterial va**nal infection and sexually transmitted infection panels. So if you need to add tests for a patient, just give us a call and we can give you a result within 24 hours. https://buff.ly/Y6TNOJ6

05/29/2025

From art, gardening, foreign languages, and challenging diagnostic cases, a lot is going on behind the scenes with PathAdvantage’s Emily Gaston, M.D. Read more about her road to pathology in our recent article.
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See behind the scenes with Emily Gaston, M.D., our gynecologic and obstetric pathologist. See how her interest in women'...
05/27/2025

See behind the scenes with Emily Gaston, M.D., our gynecologic and obstetric pathologist. See how her interest in women's health has motivated her to provide excellent gynecologic pathology and put patient care first in our blog. https://buff.ly/8boa3Am

Two to three babies are born with congenital syphilis every single day in Texas. Sadly, stigma and biases have contribut...
04/28/2025

Two to three babies are born with congenital syphilis every single day in Texas. Sadly, stigma and biases have contributed to the resurgence of this preventable disease because it is often discounted as a possibility. Increased testing, better access to treatment, and a change in the stigma surrounding STIs can help work against the rising problem. Read more about the threat of congenital syphilis in our blog. https://buff.ly/q76pY8s

Syphilis is rising at an alarming rate in Texas. This STI Awareness month, we shine a light on this stigmatized disease ...
04/08/2025

Syphilis is rising at an alarming rate in Texas. This STI Awareness month, we shine a light on this stigmatized disease in our latest article. Unfortunately, syphilis is often discounted as a possible diagnosis by both patients and doctors. But syphilis can affect anyone, regardless of their background or perceived risk. Read more about the shocking increase in syphilis infections in our blog. https://buff.ly/GIYirEZ

Get to know your flora! Up today: Bacteroides fragilis. This gram negative anaerobic organism is associated with bacteri...
04/02/2025

Get to know your flora! Up today: Bacteroides fragilis. This gram negative anaerobic organism is associated with bacterial vaginosis and pre-term birth. Usual rates of va**nal carriage for a healthy woman were estimated between 0-6%. Studies have shown that B. fragilis can develop resistance to clindamycin after repeated treatment. Secnidazole or metronidazole are the recommended forms of treatment. Learn more about the organisms we test for by buying or downloading our Bug Book, a comprehensive reference on all va**nal pathological agents. https://buff.ly/z2nzHxP

Discover how Richard Hopley, M.D., our director of clinical pathology and associate clinical director, uses his expertis...
03/25/2025

Discover how Richard Hopley, M.D., our director of clinical pathology and associate clinical director, uses his expertise in pathology to help clinicians and patients, and get a glimpse of his life behind the microscope. https://buff.ly/kvvKFxm

03/20/2025

The rise in antibiotic resistance poses a critical threat to public health — and it’s taking a toll on both patients and physicians. Since treating bacterial infections effectively is more difficult, recurring infections have become more common. On top of that, superbugs that are difficult or impossible to treat are posing an increasing risk. To help doctors fight back, we now offer Antibiotic Resistance (ABR) gene testing. Genetic testing offers a more accurate alternative to culture testing by targeting specific bacteria that a culture test cannot detect. While not a guarantee of effective treatment, it can help guide in choosing the best antibiotic for the infection. Read more about ABR gene testing in our journal https://buff.ly/fARmuhc

New insights from a recent study highlight the benefits of examining both Pap tests and cervical biopsies within the sam...
03/17/2025

New insights from a recent study highlight the benefits of examining both Pap tests and cervical biopsies within the same institution. This approach enhances the accuracy of diagnoses through cytology-histology correlation (CHC) and reduces discrepancies and unnecessary anxiety for patients.
Why does this matter? Consolidating these tests in one institution leads to more precise care and better treatment decisions. Learn how PathAdvantage achieves better patient outcomes through integrated diagnostic practices in our journal.
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03/11/2025

From bartending to biopsies—learn about Dr. Richard Hopley’s path to pathology in our latest article. Today, as associate medical director at PathAdvantage, he’s passionate about solving medical puzzles and advancing patient care. https://buff.ly/xJm6GAG

Do you know the differences between the roles of a pathologist and an oncologist? While both specialize in diagnosing ca...
01/30/2025

Do you know the differences between the roles of a pathologist and an oncologist? While both specialize in diagnosing cancer, oncologists are trained to treat it, sometimes focusing on specific methods like radiation or chemotherapy, or particular cancers such as breast or prostate cancer.

Pathologists study body fluids, cells, and tissues to diagnose diseases, especially cancer. They rarely have direct patient contact — so you may not meet your pathologist — but their findings guide oncologists in determining the next steps for treatment. That’s why the pathologist is called the “doctor’s doctor.”

At PathAdvantage, our expert pathologists work diligently to test and screen patients to catch cancer early, ensuring timely and effective treatment.

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Dallas, TX

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12142195880

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PathAdvantage

PathAdvantage is a pathologist owned and directed medical practice that offers complete anatomic and clinical pathology services to Texas. Staffed by a large team of specialized pathologists, we are proud to treat your patients with the same respect and thoughtfulness that you do, continuing the quality of your care while providing exemplary services such as one-day turnaround, anytime access to pathologists, and in-network status with all insurance plans. We offer a complete menu of services covering the full spectrum of anatomic and clinical pathology. This includes but is not limited to genetic, prenatal and molecular testing for inherited and acquired disorders, a complete clinical laboratory for metabolic, hormonal and infectious disease testing and of course microscopic examination of biopsy and cytology specimens.