When healthcare providers and patients search for highly accurate lab testing Kansas City, MO residents can rely on a diagnostic partner that puts clinical precision first. PathGroup delivers full-service diagnostic excellence through anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology, all backed by active physician leadership and cutting-edge digital technologies. Operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week with rapid turnaround times, we empower hospitals and physicians with faster, more accurate results that drive better patient outcomes. Trusted by over 250 hospitals across 25 states, our integrated approach ensures seamless testing, expert interpretation, and an unwavering commitment to clinical precision at every single step.
Since being founded in 1965, PathGroup has grown into a premier provider of laboratory services. We currently serve over 15,000 healthcare providers and 175 hospitals from our 147,000 square-foot laboratory facility in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as a new 130,000 square-foot laboratory in Texas. Through our specialized Health Systems Pathology Services, we process millions of tests annually. Our fundamental goal remains clear, which is to provide the highest quality patient care and service while assisting you in making the right diagnosis so treatment can begin.
Physician-Led Diagnostic Excellence
What truly sets our laboratory apart is our dedication to physician leadership. We are physician-led with a focus on high quality patient care and service. Our diagnostic network boasts over 190+ pathologist team members representing all pathology subspecialties. Healthcare providers in the Kansas City region have direct access to MD and PhD specialists to discuss results and treatment pathways. We understand what is important to physicians because that is our foundation, and our physician services team members are readily accessible to our healthcare provider partners. Physicians are always encouraged to contact a PathGroup team member at any time.
Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by our accreditations. We are accredited by the College of American Pathologists and certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. With a robust Quality Assurance program and personalized account support for every practice, we maintain the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and passion in everything we do.
Comprehensive Laboratory Services for Every Specialty
At PathGroup, we offer a comprehensive menu of testing across multiple medical disciplines. We provide Anatomic Pathology services. We deliver Clinical Lab services. We conduct Molecular Pathology diagnostics. We deploy advanced Digital Pathology solutions. To support a wide variety of medical fields, our specialized Lab Services are designed for actionable clinical insights.
Our specific diagnostic areas include Women’s Health Laboratory Services focusing on Obstetrics and Gynecology. We provide Primary Care Laboratory Services encompassing internal medicine. We deliver expert Urology testing. We specialize in Gastroenterology evaluations. We conduct Dermatology diagnostics. We perform comprehensive Nephrology analysis. We process detailed Endocrinology panels. We support Rheumatology evaluations. We deliver crucial Oncology testing.
Advanced Endocrinology and Nephrology Diagnostics
Managing patients with endocrine disorders can be highly complex. PathGroup provides a full clinical and endocrinology-specific test menu. We offer a comprehensive Diabetes test menu including Hemoglobin A1C, C-Peptide, and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1. We administer GlycoMark testing to enhance A1C results and personalize diabetes therapy. We process a full thyroid test menu including Free T3 and T4, TSH, and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies. We analyze testing for Parathyroid and Bone Health including PTH and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D. We deliver reproductive endocrinology testing utilizing chemiluminescence and mass spectrometry. We process routine clinical tests including CBC, Complete Metabolic Panel, and Lipid Panels. We also offer specialized molecular testing available on fine needle aspirates and thyroid cancer.
For patients facing renal complications, we provide a full clinical and nephrology-specific test menu. We deliver renal biopsy services with 24-hour turnaround times for both adults and children via our Renal Path Diagnostics Division. We perform key tests with high diagnostic yield for Chronic Kidney Disease including Hemoglobin A1C, Urine protein, creatinine, microalbumin/creatinine ratio, and Cystatin C. We analyze key tests utilized in CKD management including Parathyroid hormone, Ferritin and Iron, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D, and Serum and urine protein electrophoresis with immunofixation. We process dedicated Renal Function Panels alongside routine clinical chemistry.
Primary Care, Urology, and Gastroenterology
We operate as a single-source provider offering a comprehensive menu of testing services specifically tailored for primary care. We conduct allergy testing. We process coagulation studies. We perform general chemistry panels. We provide general immunology screening. We analyze hematology samples. We diagnose infectious diseases. We conduct microbiology testing. We analyze respiratory virus testing. We process sexually transmitted infection screenings. We perform detailed urinalysis.
Within the field of urologic pathology, we provide access to a full clinical and urology-specific test menu supported by fellowship-trained urologic pathologists in an academic-style practice. We deliver superior turnaround times and offer real-time availability of urologic pathologists via telephone to discuss pathology results. We provide comprehensive Urologic Pathology services including Prognostic Panels for prostate biopsies, UroVysion, Urine Cytology, Total PSA, and Free/Total Ratio PSA. We ensure prostate biopsy results deliver all AJCC/CAP required diagnostic parameters.
For gastrointestinal health, our diagnostic capabilities are vast. We evaluate Hemoglobin A1C and Hepatic Function Panels. We conduct Hepatitis A, B, and C testing. We analyze Fecal Calprotectin. We perform Clostridium difficile Toxin Gene detection by DNA Amplification. We screen for Celiac Disease using Dual Screen tTG and DGP testing. We provide H.pylori testing via immunohistochemistry, antibody IgG, breath test, antigen by EIA, and Stool analysis. We accurately process biopsies of the colon, duodenum, esophagus, small intestine, and stomach.
Industry-Standard Technology Solutions
To streamline the diagnostic workflow for Kansas City medical facilities, PathGroup utilizes proprietary and industry-standard technology to deliver fast and accurate results. Providers can take advantage of PathConnect, our web-based platform for test ordering, requisition creation, and report retrieval. PathConnect offers a single ordering screen, on-screen compliance review, remote access to reports, on-demand printing, cumulative reporting, historical trends, and a complete directory of services. We also support EHR and PMS interfaces, boasting over 3,000 live interfaces with more than 200 software providers.
For mobile access, healthcare providers can utilize PathGroup Mobile, an iOS application allowing physicians to review clinical, cytology, esoteric, and pathology laboratory reports anywhere and anytime. For patients, we offer convenient access to laboratory results through MyResults and MyResultsPAP, our secure online patient portals available via computer, smartphone, or tablet.
We ensure accessibility for all patients by being in-network with over 400 insurance providers and accepting all insurances. We offer accommodating payment programs for self-pay, uninsured, and indigent patients, while providing dedicated Patient Bill Advocates to seamlessly address any billing questions.
Accessing Lab Testing Locations from Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri is a central hub of the Midwest, renowned for its expansive healthcare network. Situated at the crossroads of Interstates 70, 35, 29, and 49, the city offers straightforward transportation options for both medical logistics and patient travel. Easiest transportation options within the city include the extensive highway system and the Kansas City International Airport for rapid air freight of critical specimens to our primary laboratory hubs.
While our centralized laboratories manage complex testing for regional health systems, patients looking to visit physical Patient Service Centers for specimen collection have accessible regional options. From Kansas City, the closest locations based on feasible travel distances include our center in Hutchinson, Kansas. Located at 1818 E. 23rd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502, this facility is best reached by traveling south on Interstate 35 and west on US-50, a drive of approximately three and a half hours.
To the east, patients can access our facility in Highland, Illinois. Located at 100 Woodcrest Dr, Highland, IL 62249, this center is a direct four-hour drive straight across Missouri utilizing Interstate 70 East. To the southeast, our location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, situated at 2400 Lucy Lee Parkway, Suite B, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, can be reached in about five and a half hours by taking US-71 South connecting to US-60 East.
Our Expanding Network Across the Region
Beyond our primary laboratory centers and closest Midwest access points, PathGroup maintains an extensive network of patient service locations to ensure convenient care throughout the Southern and Eastern United States. Patients and providers exploring our broader Locations page will find our dedicated facilities across multiple states.
In Tennessee, we operate numerous service centers to support community health. You can find our specialized facilities in Brentwood, TN and Johnson City, TN. We proudly maintain a strong presence in Nashville, TN along with additional centers in Chattanooga, TN and a secondary convenient location in Chattanooga, TN (Brainerd Road). Our reach extends to Cleveland, TN and Cookeville, TN. We also serve patients in Hendersonville, TN, Madison, TN, and McMinnville, TN. To ensure complete regional coverage, we provide excellent service options in Murfreesboro, TN, an additional location in Nashville, TN (Murphy Ave), Smyrna, TN, Tullahoma, TN, and White House, TN.
In Alabama, our network includes highly accessible testing facilities located in Huntsville, AL, Birmingham, AL, and Sylacauga, AL. For our patients and healthcare partners in Georgia, we provide exceptional clinical access through our centers in Athens, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jesup, GA, and Brunswick, GA.
For a complete PathGroup Overview and to learn more about how we elevate standards in diagnostic testing, we invite healthcare providers and patients to explore our full directory of services. By combining uncompromising scientific accuracy with intuitive digital tools, we ensure that every community we serve receives the absolute best in pathology and clinical laboratory care.
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